Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Proceedings Of The Mineralogical And Geological Section Of The Academy Of Natural Sciences Of Philadelphia, 1877-1879"" is a collection of papers and reports presented at the meetings of the Mineralogical and Geological Section of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia from 1877 to 1879. The section was composed of scholars and professionals interested in the study of minerals, rocks, and geological formations. The book includes articles on a wide range of topics, including mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, and paleontology. Some of the papers discuss new discoveries of minerals and fossils, while others explore geological formations and their implications for the history of the earth. The book provides a valuable snapshot of the state of geological and mineralogical research in the late 19th century, and will be of interest to scholars and enthusiasts in these fields.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.