Elements of Physical Geography

<p>Elements of Physical Geography by John Brocklesby offers a detailed exploration of the earth's physical features and phenomena as understood in the mid-19th century. This comprehensive work originally published in 1868 provides an in-depth treatise on the physical geography of the United States accompanied by extensive illustrations and meticulously crafted copper-plate maps.</p> <p>Brocklesby's text covers a wide range of topics including the formation of landforms climate patterns and the distribution of plant and animal life. The inclusion of 150 engravings and 13 copper-plate maps enhances the reader's understanding of these concepts making this book a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of geography and natural history.</p> <p>This edition serves as a fascinating window into the scientific knowledge and artistic techniques of the time offering insights into how the physical world was perceived and studied in the 19th century. It remains relevant for those interested in the history of science geography and the United States.</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>