Cuvier Theory of Earth 1818 1st U.S. ed.
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Author: Cuvier, Georges L. C., Baron
Title: Essay on the Theory of the Earth... With Mineralogical Notes and an Account of Cuvier's Geological Discoveries by Professor Jameson. To which are now added, Observations on the Geology of North America; Illustrated by the Descripton of Various Organic Remains, Found in That Part of the World, by Samuel L. Mitchell
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Kirk & Mercein
Date Published: 1818
Description: 431 pp. With 7 (of 8, lacks frontispiece) wood and copper-engraved plates. (8vo) period sheep, morocco lettering piece. First American Edition.Signed with inscription to Dr. Jill S. Schneiderman by Stephen Jay Gould. Inscribed "For Jill / Happy Hanukkah / Chappy Chanuka Love, Steve 1988" Essentially a translation, with additions by Jameson and Mitchell, of Vol. I of Cuvier's "Ossements Fossiles." Cuvier discusses the Deluge and various strata that display alternating marine and freshwater deposits, subtly challenging accepted Biblical conceptions of creation. He also discusses the disappearance of certain species and the sudden appearance of others. Jameson describes various "ancient rocks" and their minerals, coral islands, etc., and Mitchell contributes significant material on the geology of the eastern part of North America. There is no plate numbered 5, as issued. Institutional bookplate.
Author: Cuvier, Georges L. C., Baron
Title: Essay on the Theory of the Earth... With Mineralogical Notes and an Account of Cuvier's Geological Discoveries by Professor Jameson. To which are now added, Observations on the Geology of North America; Illustrated by the Descripton of Various Organic Remains, Found in That Part of the World, by Samuel L. Mitchell
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Kirk & Mercein
Date Published: 1818
Description: 431 pp. With 7 (of 8, lacks frontispiece) wood and copper-engraved plates. (8vo) period sheep, morocco lettering piece. First American Edition.Signed with inscription to Dr. Jill S. Schneiderman by Stephen Jay Gould. Inscribed "For Jill / Happy Hanukkah / Chappy Chanuka Love, Steve 1988" Essentially a translation, with additions by Jameson and Mitchell, of Vol. I of Cuvier's "Ossements Fossiles." Cuvier discusses the Deluge and various strata that display alternating marine and freshwater deposits, subtly challenging accepted Biblical conceptions of creation. He also discusses the disappearance of certain species and the sudden appearance of others. Jameson describes various "ancient rocks" and their minerals, coral islands, etc., and Mitchell contributes significant material on the geology of the eastern part of North America. There is no plate numbered 5, as issued. Institutional bookplate.
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Somewhat abraded boards detached, leaves toned with occasional soiling, half-title reinforced with binder's tape; good.
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