A Popular and Practical Exposition of the Minerals and Geology of Canada.
Toronto. W.C. Chewett and Co., 1864. 8vo, 21cm, first edition, xii,236p., with 252 text figures, index, in the original quarter black roan and fine grain grey cloth boards with black leather label on the cover, title faded, Very Good to Fine. Item #43594
~ ~ ~ Early Canadian Science. T.P.L. 4304. The first book edition of a publication that first appeared in parts in the "Canadian Journal of Science and Art" from 1860 to 1864. English geologist, Edward Chapman (1821-1904) taught mineralogy and geology at University College, Toronto from 1853 to 1890 and was a charter member of the Royal Society of Canada. This "popular" work is an attempt to convey practical geological knowledge to the general Canadian public.
Price: $250.00