Geological Sciences in the Antebellum South

Geological Sciences in the Antebellum South
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Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : 9780817357986
ISBN-13 : 081735798X
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Download or read book Geological Sciences in the Antebellum South written by James X. Corgan and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine essays that provide detailed information about the early geological exploration of the southeastern United States Originally presented under the aegis of the Geological Society of America, these essays cover observations and studies made between 1796 and the 1850s. Each essay includes fascinating biographic sketches of the author, a bibliography, and an index.


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