ISBN: 9781334484025 - first biennial report of the progress of the geological survey of michigan: embracing observations on the geology, zoölogy and botany of the lower ... governor, december 31, 1860 (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 is a historical look at the Geological Survey of the State of Michigan. It delves into the first survey established by the state in 1837 and runs through to the survey of 1859-60. The author provides a history of each survey and discusses the findings and reports produced by each team. Some of the most important topics covered in the book include the discovery of copper and iron ore along with coal, gypsum, and salt. The author also touches on the use of peat and marl. The book concludes with a section on the author's plans for completing the geological survey of the state in three years. The author's insights provide an in-depth retrospective of the state's geology, mining, and mineral history. 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.…