Download or read book Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy written by Sam Jr Boggs and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-14 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise treatment of the fundamental principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy highlights the important physical, chemical, biological and stratigraphic characteristics of sedimentary rocks. It emphasizes the ways in which the study of sedimentary rocks is used to interpret depositional environments, changes in ancient sea level, and other intriguing aspects of Earth's history.