Critique et géologie

Abstract

ONE recalls how Émil Argand exclaimed “Prince of Bibliographers ! ”, when he returned thanks to Emmanuel de Margerie for assistance rendered in the production of his “Tectoniqu de 1'Asie”, presented at the Brussels session of the International Geological Congress, 1922. Now, after sixty years of fruitful service generously given to geologists and geographers of all lands, this 'Prince' has planned a monument in which, to adapt his own words, he is to sketch his whole intellectual life for the sake of those who have interested themselves in his works or who propose to continue them. The monument is to take the form of four volumes, of which the first has appeared ; the second and third are in proof and the fourth is well in hand. The project has been made financially possible through the award of a generous prize, 50,000 lire, by the Pontifica Accademia delle Scienze in 1943. This was an international act of peace in war reminiscent to some extent of the award of the Bonaparte Medal and Prize to Humphry Davy. Paper shortage has restricted the issue of the first volume to 500 copies, examples of which have been given in Britain to the Royal, the Royal Geographical and the Geological Societies. It is important, therefore, to indicate what readers will find in its pages. To begin with, let us say that the subjects treated concern physical aspects of geology and geography.

Critique et géologie

Contribution à l'histoire des sciences de la terre (1882–1942). Par Emm. de Margerie. Tome 1. Pp. xx + 659. (Paris: Armand Colin, 1943.)