Fourth Report of the Geological Survey in Kentucky, Made During the Years 1858 and 1859

David Dale Owen

Published by Printed at the Yeoman Office. J. B. Major, State Printer, Frankfort, KY, 1861

David Dale Owen was a prominent American geologist He conducted the first geological surveys of Indiana, Kentucky, and Arkansas He was the third son of Robert Owen, a Welsh reformer who moved to the United States and established a social experiment at New Harmony, Indiana It is likely that David Dale became interested in geology because of his father's partnership with geologist William Maclure His first geological work was as an assistant mapping the geology of Tennessee, in 1836 He was appointed the first Geologist for the State of Indiana (1837-39), and worked as the State Geologist of Kentucky in 1854-1857; he was appointed State Geologist of Arkansas in 1857, continuing as the Kentucky geologist without pay He returned to Indiana as State Geologist in 1859-1860 From Chapter 1: "During the two past seasons, three very important works have been completed int he prosecution of the topographical, geographical, and geological surveys of the State of Kentucky" Chemical, Palaeontological, and Topographical Reports form the body of the survey This volume is bound in brown blind-stamped boards with gilt lettering Features include charts and data collection, including a folding plate near the rear of the volume It is in fair condition, showing mild to moderate external signs of age and wear with age toning and soiling to the boards The boards also show mild edgewear The original spine cover, which has been adhered to the rebacked spine cover, shows light chipping Text and table/charts are clear and legible through mild to moderate age toning/foxing 617 pp. Seller Inventory # AA764

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fourth Report of the Geological Survey in ...
Publisher: Printed at the Yeoman Office. J. B. Major, State Printer, Frankfort, KY
Publication Date: 1861
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First.