Memoirs of the Geological Survey, Scotland The Oil-Shales of the Lothians Third edition Part1: The Geology of the Oil Shales Fields

Abstract

THIS memoir was first published in 1906, revised in 1912, and is now in its third edition. It deals fundamentally with the geology and technology of the Scottish oil-shales, and now, as hitherto, constitutes the standard authority on the sub j ect, especially concerning Scottish retorting practice. Much of the section on the chemistry and technology of the shales has been rewritten by Mr. E. M. Bailey, while the methods of working the raw material have been revised by Mr. W. Caldwell. An interesting part has been added by Mr. H. R. J. Conacher on the history of the industry since its beginning in 1858 up to the present day. In other respects the volume is not greatly changed, except for the addition of several excellent illustrations and a decidedly improved version of the geological map. A sheet of comparative vertical sections depicting stratal sequences in different areas is included and helps considerably in the visualisation of underground conditions. Considering the size and comprehensive nature of this volume, the price is remarkably modest, and a wide circulation should ensue.

Memoirs of the Geological Survey, Scotland. The Oil-Shales of the Lothians. Third edition. Part1: The Geology of the Oil Shales Fields.

R. G.

Carruthers

By, based on the work of H. M. Cadell and J. S. Grant Wilson. Part 2: Methods of Working the Oil-Shales. By H. Caldwell. Part 3: Chemistry and Technology of the Oil-Shales. By E. M. Bailey. Part 4: History of the Scottish Oil-Shale Industry. By H. R. J. Conacher. Pp. x + 274 + 12 plates. (Edinburgh and London: His Majesty's Stationery Office; Southampton: Ordnance Survey Office.) 5s. 6d. net.