Phenomena of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, showing the influence exerted by the heated interior of the earth upon its external surface. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London, Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. June 3, 1852. (inset views) Principal volcanic mountains. (with) The Great geyser Iceland. (with) Destruction of the city of Lisbon by the great earthquake Novr. 1st. 1755. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.

Hand colored map of the world showing the distribution and names of all active volcanoes, identified by a reference beneath the illustration. Includes notes. 12 plates 28.5x23, showing Geology and natural phenomena. Plates are dated 1946-1852. Art plates are hand colored, with vignettes. Plate 3 :&q...

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Main Authors: Reynolds, James, Emslie, John
Format: Map
Language:unknown
Published: James Reynolds 1852
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Summary:Hand colored map of the world showing the distribution and names of all active volcanoes, identified by a reference beneath the illustration. Includes notes. 12 plates 28.5x23, showing Geology and natural phenomena. Plates are dated 1946-1852. Art plates are hand colored, with vignettes. Plate 3 :"Diagram of meteorology" includes "Explanation on meteorological phenomena" on verso. Imprint from plates. Laid in the portfolio are two short books on geology published by Reynolds: "Raynolds' outline of science and art. Geology. 1858." in 20 pages, and "Geological notes by John Morris, F.G.S." in 8 folded pages. The set place in embossed red covers with the title in gilt.