Geological Report of an Examination Made in 1834, of the Elevated Country Between the Missouri and Red Rivers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book presents an array of geological findings from the author's 1834 expedition to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. It is a classic study on the mineral features of the region, and is vital for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of how geology connects with broader history, science, economics, and philosophy. The author is an esteemed geologist, commissioned to survey the region and describe the resources of the land. But his work goes beyond cataloging rocks and minerals: he delves into the historical evolution of the Earth, and how that history connects to the development and progress of life itself. This book is a fascinating account of a specific region's geology, and uses this detailed study to reveal the larger narrative of the planet's story.

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