Description

BACKGROUND: The Maryland Geological Survey, created in 1896, is a scientific-investigative organization of the State of Maryland. The Survey is charged with investigating the geologic and water resources of Maryland through the application of the various disciplines within earth science. Its primary mission includes investigation and monitoring of water resources, geologic, topographic, and geophysical mapping, environmental geology, mineral resources, and coastal and estuarine geology. (Source: Maryland Geological Survey)

DOCUMENT DETAILS: Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1898.Volume Two. 7” w x 10” h. Dark green hardback covers k with gilt title and device on front. 509 pages, 48 plates including maps, and 34 figures. In the text.

Part I. Administrative Report containing the Account of the Operations of the Survey during 1896 and 1897 and additional Legislation.

Part II. The Building and Decorative Stones of Maryland by George P. Merrill and Edward B. Mathews.

Part III. Report on the Cartography of Maryland by Henry Gannet and Edward B. Mathews.
Includes a large section, “The Maps and Map-Makers of Maryland”, on pages [337] to 488.

CONDITION: Tight copy showing very little shelf wear. Contents very good.