Contents and Index of the First Twenty Volumes of the Memoirs of the Geological Survey of India, 1859 to 1883 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Theobald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260026565 ISBN 13: 9780260026569

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Explore a comprehensive reference to India’s geological history

The Contents and Index volume catalogs the first twenty years of the Geological Survey of India, offering a detailed map of authors, topics, and regional geology from the late 19th century. This edition helps researchers locate discussions on coalfields, stratigraphy, tectonics, and regional surveys across the Indian subcontinent.

This volume functions as a practical index and reference, guiding readers through hundreds of entries on rock types, formations, and geographic areas. It pairs an author index with a broad subjects index, making it easier to trace geological work related to specific regions, resources, or time periods.

• An author and title index for quick cross‑reference
• A general subject index covering formations, rock types, and regional geology
• A window into 19th‑century geological surveys of India, including major coalfields and stratigraphic terms
• Context for how early geologists categorized regions from the Himalayan foothills to the Deccan

Ideal for students, researchers, and collectors of geological literature who want a dependable, mid‑century gateway to India’s geologic developments and resource mapping.

Ideal for readers of classic geological surveys and reference works, this edition supports quick lookup and citation for historical geology in India.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260026565
• ISBN 13: 9780260026569
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48