Publisher's Synopsis
Catalogue Of The Mineralogical Collection Belonging To The Literary And Historical Society Of Quebec (1899) is a book that lists and describes the mineralogical collection owned by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec. The book was published in 1899 and provides a comprehensive overview of the minerals and rocks that were part of the collection at that time. The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec was founded in 1824 and is one of the oldest learned societies in Canada. The society has a long history of collecting and preserving artifacts related to the history and culture of Quebec. The mineralogical collection is one of the society's most significant holdings, and this book provides a detailed account of the specimens that were part of the collection in the late 19th century. The book includes descriptions of the minerals and rocks, as well as information about their origins and properties. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of mineralogy and the study of minerals and rocks.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.