A Catalogue of the Library of the Museum of Practical Geology and Geological Survey, 1878 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Essential guide to the Museum of Practical Geology Library’s holdings

This 1877–1878 catalogue lists the library’s science-focused collection and explains how researchers access it. It documents a sizable pamphlet collection and outlines the rules that keep materials in the building. The book-level catalog is arranged mainly by author, with grouped sections such as Agricultural Surveys, Geological Surveys, Journals, Maps, and Reports. It reflects the library’s scope for those pursuing scientific study, while noting that volumes cannot be borrowed. What you’ll experience

• A detailed index of authors and subjects across geology, mining, and related sciences.
• Information on how researchers can consult materials on site.
• Insights into the organization of a late-19th-century scientific library.
• An example of how museum collections were cataloged and accessed in that era.

Ideal for researchers, librarians, and students of geology and the history of science.

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