Geological Survey of Illinois; Volume 1

<p>Explore the foundational geological landscape of Illinois with Volume 1 of the Geological Survey of Illinois. Originally published in 1866 this meticulously detailed survey provides an invaluable snapshot of the state's geological composition during a transformative period in American history. Delve into comprehensive reports and analyses that cover everything from mineral resources to topographical features offering insights that remain relevant for contemporary researchers and historians alike.</p><p>This volume captures the scientific methodologies and observations of the era allowing readers to understand the evolving field of geology and its impact on regional development. Whether you're a geologist historian or simply curious about the natural history of Illinois this book offers a rich and informative journey into the geological underpinnings of the Prairie State.</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>