Discover the hidden layers of Chester County’s landscape. This volume presents the detailed findings of Pennsylvania’s Second Geological Survey, focused on the geology of Chester County after the major surveys by Rogers, Frazer, and Hall. Edited by J. P. Lesley, it pairs clear analysis with rich illustrations to bring the county’s rocks and structures into focus.
Frame by frame, the book lays out the regional description, the geology of townships, and a practical index of observations. It also includes a colored geological map, explanatory plates, and numerous maps and text sections to support local study and field work.
What you’ll experience
- A colored map showing Chester County’s geological divisions
- Three lithographic plates illustrating key features
- Maps and sections embedded in the text for quick reference
- A thorough introduction and township-level notes to guide study and field work
Ideal for readers of regional geology, history of science, and anyone exploring the subsurface story of Chester County.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book reports on the geology of Chester County, Pennsylvania, one of the original three counties of the state. It was written by Persifor Frazer and published in 1880. Due to its breadth, this book serves as a reliable, in-depth record of geological formations in the area, providing insights into the structure of the region. The book covers the county's geological history, encompassing the southern gneiss region, mica-schist region, Downingtown Valley limestone region, northern gneiss region, and Mesozoic-Red sandstone region. The author details the geological composition of each region, including observations about the various rock formations, such as serpentine, Potsdam sandstone, and limestone outcrops, providing a wealth of data for further study. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333320034_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333320034
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333320034
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 434 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 27111409/2
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