William Rhind's classic textbook on physical geography remains a must-read for students and scholars of the natural world. Detailing the physical processes that shape the earth's surface, from weathering and erosion to glaciation and tectonic activity, Rhind's work is a comprehensive and insightful look at the science of geography. With numerous maps, illustrations, and diagrams, this volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the earth sciences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.