First Anniversary Address Before The Association Of American Geologists - Edward Hitchcock - Bog

""First Anniversary Address Before The Association Of American Geologists: At Their Second Annual Meeting In Philadelphia, April 5, 1841"" is a historical book written by Edward Hitchcock in 1841. The book is a transcript of the author's speech given at the second annual meeting of the Association of American Geologists held in Philadelphia. The author discusses the importance of geology in the development of the United States and how it can be used to understand the country's natural resources. Hitchcock also highlights the advancements made in the field of geology and the role of the Association in promoting its study. The book provides valuable insights into the early days of geology in the United States and the efforts made by geologists to establish it as a legitimate scientific discipline. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of geology and its impact on the development of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.