“The glacier was God's great plough . . . set at work ages ago to grind, furrow, and knead over, as it were, the surface of the earth?”
Book:Geological Sketches
Quote by Louis Agassiz
Work
Geological Sketches
This book is a compilation of detailed sketches and descriptions of various geological features and natural landscapes, offering insights into the Earth's physical structure and the processes that shape its surface. more
Author
Louis Agassiz
Louis Agassiz, born on May 28, 1807 in Switzerland and died on December 14, 1873 in the United States, was a renowned geologist in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of paleontology and geology. more
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