Catalogue of the Minerals Ores Rocks and Fossils of the Pacific Coast Exhibition at the Paris Exposition of 1878

<p>This is a meticulously compiled catalogue showcasing the minerals ores rocks and fossils exhibited by the California Commission at the Paris Exposition of 1878. A valuable historical document the catalogue provides a snapshot of the natural resources of the Pacific Coast during the late 19th century. It offers insights into the geological wealth of California and surrounding areas as understood and presented at a major international exposition. </p> <p>The catalogue details a wide array of specimens reflecting the burgeoning interest in natural sciences and the economic importance of mining and resource extraction during this period. It serves as a primary source for researchers interested in the history of geology mining and California's contributions to international exhibitions. This work is a testament to the scientific curiosity and industrial ambition of the era.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>