A comprehensive, data‑driven look at Kentucky’s soils, minerals, and industrial resources
This classic report compiles chemical analyses of soils, marls, clays, ores, coal, iron products, and mineral waters from across Kentucky. It presents detailed results and discussion from the Kentucky Geological Survey, including soil compositions, ore characterizations, clay and lime analyses, coal quality, and mineral water findings. The work is organized to help researchers compare regions and understand how chemical composition relates to agriculture, geology, and industry. It includes practical notes on interpretation, methods, and the reliability of soil analyses, reflecting the state of knowledge in the late 19th century and offering rich historical data for scholars and collectors.
- county‑level chemical data for soils and subsoils, clays, and marls
- analyses of iron ores, limonites, and coal samples from multiple counties
- composition tables for lime, limestone, marls, and related minerals
- discussions of analytical methods and their practical agricultural relevance
Ideal for readers of historical science, agricultural chemistry, and regional geology who value primary data and period context.