Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
A Popular And Practical Exposition Of The Minerals And Geology Of Canada (1864)

A Popular And Practical Exposition Of The Minerals And Geology Of Canada (1864)

Chapman, Edward John

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesDinosaursGeneral Science

ISBN10: 1436744490
ISBN13: 9781436744492
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Popular and Practical Exposition of the Minerals and Geology of Canada is a comprehensive book written by Edward John Chapman and published in 1864. The book provides a detailed overview of the geology and minerals of Canada, covering topics such as the formation of rocks, the classification of minerals, and the geological history of the country. Chapman's writing style is accessible to a general audience, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian geology. The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Canadian geology. The first section covers the geological history of Canada, including the formation of the Canadian Shield and the Appalachian Mountains. The second section of the book provides an overview of the different types of rocks found in Canada, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Chapman also discusses the various minerals found in Canada, including gold, silver, copper, and iron. The final section of the book focuses on the practical applications of Canadian geology, including mining, quarrying, and the construction of roads and railways. Chapman provides detailed descriptions of the different types of mining methods used in Canada, as well as the various tools and equipment used in the industry.Overall, A Popular and Practical Exposition of the Minerals and Geology of Canada is an informative and accessible book that provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian geology. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geology of Canada, from amateur geologists to professional scientists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All