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Geology and Industrial Resources of California by Tyson, 1851 [159034]

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Geology and Industrial Resources of California by Tyson, 1851 [159034]
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Geology and Industrial Resources of California by Philip T. Tyson. Published by Wm. Minifie & Co., 1851. Second edition. Expanded version of this important work that was first published as a Senate document in 1850. Wheat notes that the work was "probably the earliest work of true scientific research to emerge from the Gold Rush." The maps include George H. Derby's "The Sacramento Valley from the American River to Butte Creek," Tyson's "Geological Reconnaissance's in California," and R.S. Williamson's "Sketch of the Route of Capt. Warner's Exploring Party in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada." Along with the maps are 9 foldouts showing geological cross sections across California and the gold region. 127 pages with 3 folding lithographed maps and 9 folding lithographed plate sections. Original blind stamped dark brown cloth; spine lettered in gilt. Spine ends chipped, joint ends splitting, mild rubbing; occasional short tears to folding plates and page edges (a few with light damp stains), foxing, previous owner's signatures on the front pastedown and title. 6 x 9 inches.

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