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# Herbert Harold Read

(1889–1970)   Geologist

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Herbert Harold Read was a geologist, best known for *Beginning Geology*.

## Quick Facts About Herbert Harold Read

Born December 17, 1889

Died March 29, 1970

Profession Geologist

Notable works Beginning Geology

## About Herbert Harold Read

Herbert Harold Read FRS, FRSE, FGS, was a British geologist and Professor of Geology at Imperial College. From 1947-1948 he was president of the Geological Society.

##  Quotes by Herbert Harold Read

> [I suggest that the best geologist is he who has seen most rocks.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herbert-harold-read/i-suggest-that-the-best-geologist-is-he-who-has-seen-most-rocks/)

[Herbert Harold Read](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herbert-harold-read/)

[Geologist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/geologist/)

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> [It may be that it is only by the grace of granitization that we have continents to live on.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/herbert-harold-read/it-may-be-that-it-is-only-by-the-grace-of-granitization-that-we-have/)

[Herbert Harold Read](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/herbert-harold-read/)

[Continents](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/continents/)

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