Isbn: 9780243077939 - an address on the propriety of continuing the state geological survey of california: delivered before the legislature, at sacramento, thursday evening, january 30th, 1868 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the first address on the progress of California's Geological Survey, delivered before the Legislature. The author, the survey's State Geologist, gives an eloquent and exhaustive view of the survey's accomplishments. Under the author's direction, the survey was expanded to include physical geography, geology, and natural history, and the results gathered were for the public's benefit. Geographical maps and physical geography studies are explained, along with their importance and how this survey will benefit the state. Also discussed is the integral role that this survey plays in the establishment of a State University and other institutions of learning. In this speech, the author explains the vital importance of this survey and makes an impassioned case for its continuance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…