Tenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey 1st Edition 1890 [Hardcover] UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY [Hardcover] U.S. Geological Survey

Description

Original 1890 hardcover. Former library book. Cover has wear and fading. Pages are clean but stains on the edge of the pages.

This 1890 first edition of the Tenth Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey is a remarkable artifact from the early years of one of America’s preeminent scientific institutions. Established in 1879, the U.S. Geological Survey was tasked with mapping the nation’s vast territories and cataloging their natural resources. This volume, published just over a decade after the agency’s founding, represents an important early milestone in its mission to document the geological wonders of the American West.

While the wear and library markings on this copy speak to its well-traveled history, the book’s contents offer a window into the pioneering scientific work of the late 19th century. Within its pages, readers will find detailed reports on surveys conducted across the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and Pacific Coast regions, replete with maps, illustrations, and data that shed light on the nation’s rich geological heritage. From the arid deserts of the Southwest to the towering peaks of the northern Rockies, this volume captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that defined the Survey’s early years.

For collectors and readers alike, this book represents a tangible link to a pivotal era in American scientific inquiry. Its well-worn pages bear witness to the enduring value of the Survey’s work, which laid the foundations for our modern understanding of the continent’s geological marvels.