TRAVELS IN NORTH AMERICA IN THE YEARS 1841-2; WITH GEOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, & NOVA SCOTIA
by LYELL, CHARLES
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About This Item
New York: Wiley & Putnam, 1845., 1845.. First edition. Third Edition. First American Edition. 251pp.+230pp. Numerous small diagrams. "Interesting, valuable and scientific."--Sabin 42761-2. "Lyell's powers of close, accurate observation, coupled with his judicious temper, render his work on America among the best of his generation. He planned his main route and numerous side trips with care. The presence of his wife enabled him to check his observations and judgements by hers, and she was able to give him some information that he otherwise would have missed.--Clark III-199.2. This edition combines the original 2 volumes into a single volume. No map present. Original wrappers heavily worn with chipping to edges, 1"x1" piece missing from top of front wrapper, 2"x2" dampstain spot on front wrapper, and wrappers attached to spine by externally applied cellphone tape. Text block is clean, but split at page 240, and complete. Top edge uncut. White Out applied to cover previous owners name on upper portion of title page. In all, a fair-good copy of an interesting and informative work.
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- Title
- TRAVELS IN NORTH AMERICA IN THE YEARS 1841-2; WITH GEOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, & NOVA SCOTIA
- Author
- LYELL, CHARLES
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Wiley & Putnam, 1845.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1845.
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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