Author: George Mercer Dawson
Title: Report on the Geology and Resources of the Region in the Vicinity of the Forty-Ninth Parallel
Description: Montreal; London; New York, Dawson Brother; Sampson Low & Co; B. Westermann & Co, 1875. First edition. Leather. A very scarce geographical study on Canada, along its 49th parallel, the first edition of this illustrated work. The first edition of this very scarce work.An in-depth report on the 49th parallel, exploring its geology and resources as it runs across Canada, from the Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains. Detailing the animals and plants native to the area, as well as the fossils which have been discovered there.This is a detailed geographical work on Canada, a fascinating study of the country and its natural beauty.Illustrated with a colour folding map to the frontispiece, two colour folding maps, and eighteen plates. Collated, complete.By George Mercer Dawson, for the British North American Boundary Commission. Dawson was a geologist and surveyor from Canada, who undertook many explorations throughout North America. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the tail of the spine. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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