The Young Scientist: A Story Of Elementary Geology (1898) is a book written by Herman F. Hegner that tells the story of a young boy named Dick who becomes fascinated with the study of geology. Through his adventures and discoveries, he learns about the different types of rocks, minerals, and fossils found in the earth's crust. The book is designed to introduce children to the basics of geology in a fun and engaging way, with illustrations and diagrams to help explain the concepts. The story also emphasizes the importance of curiosity, observation, and careful study in scientific inquiry. Overall, The Young Scientist is a classic children's book that combines storytelling with scientific education, inspiring young readers to explore the wonders of the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.