Calvin Lees (5 results)

Hardcover. 386p. A dark teal cloth hardcover book in very good condition. Light shelf wear and rubbing to cover. Otherwise clean and tight. Vol. XVIII only. Contains black and white illustrations and a section of 16 plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Repaired hinges. Contents: reports of geology for county: Butler, Grundy, Hamilton and Wright, Iowa, Wayne, Poweshiek, Harrison and Monona, Davis. ; 542 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns itself with the geology of the state of Iowa, a topic of particular importance given the state's midwestern location and its prominent agricultural industry. The author, an expert in the field, provides dedicated exploration of the subject, investigating Iowa's bountiful quarry products and coal industry, and analyzing the state's many natural resources, such as its significant bodies of water and peat fuel. Beyond that, this book also delves into human interactions with the environment and the history of this interaction. Moreover, it takes into account the recreational opportunities and economic value generated by these aspects of Iowa's geology, for example, the prevalence of fishing and hunting and the creation of jobs via tourism. In sum, this book provides at once a scientific natural history of Iowa and an exploration of the practical uses of the state's geographical advantages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: VG. Des Moines 1909. Iowa Geological Survey. Hardcover. Lg.4to., 806p., illustrated with one map and 117 figures and drawings, original teal bluish -green cloth. Contents: six articles on Coal and coal mining in Iowa; three articles on Iowa Peat production. VG, very light wear, rear inner hinge just beginning to crack.