“Mount Shasta - a vision of immensity such as pertains to the vast universe rather than to our own planet.”
Quote by James Dwight Dana
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United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 Under the Command of Charles Wilkes, U.S.N: Geology
United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 Under the Command of Charles Wilkes, U.S.N: Geology is a comprehensive record of the geological research conducted by the U.S. Navy's expedition under the command of Captain Charles Wilkes. The book presents extensive notes, illustrations, and descriptions of the geological formations encountered during the voyage, offering valuable insights into the early 19th-century understanding of the Earth's geology. more
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James Dwight Dana
James Dwight Dana was a prominent geologist, born on February 12, 1813, and died on April 14, 1895. He made significant contributions to the field of geology, particularly in the areas of petrology and mineralogy. more
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