Author: Jameson, Robert
Title: The Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, Oct 1841 to April 1842: Exhibiting a View of the Progressive Discoveries and Improvements in the Sciences and the Arts (Includes Article on St. Kilda)
Description: Adam & Charles Black, 1842. Hardcover. Vol. XXXII of the quarterly journal. iv+408p. Papers on Foraminifera of America and the Canary Isles, Jerusalem, An Account of the Island of St. Kilda by John MacGillivray, fresh water polypi, Forbes on Glaciers, transmission of sound in water, Agaassiz on fossils, Earthquakes by Douglas Milne, tin ore, additional notes on St.Kilda, movement of serpents, the environs of Peking, China, Ascent of the Jungfrau by Agassiz & Forbes et al, research into the structure of mucous membranes, a new roofing tiles and etc. Several maps and plates (one hand coloured). Book in VG+ condition - clean, tight in original half calf with marbled boards Stamped armorial bookplate on front pastedown. See scans . Very Good +

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