Isbn: 9781332620739 - report of progress in indiana county (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. In 1878, geologist W. G. Platt published a groundbreaking report on the bituminous coal fields of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. This area lies within the larger Allegheny River coal basin, where Platt's surveys mapped the complicated geological formations and identified a key limestone horizon that had previously eluded geologists. The discovery led to important insights into the structure of the coal basin, clarifying the extent and availability of coal reserves. The report also provided detailed information on the county's topography, drainage systems, and mineral resources, which were essential for the development of the region. Platt's work set the stage for further exploration and extraction of the vast coal resources in western Pennsylvania, which played a crucial role in the economic expansion of the United States. 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.…