A Descriptive Sketch of the Geology and Economic Minerals of Canada, by G. A. Young; 1909

A classic early 20th century Geological Survey publication, A Descriptive Sketch of the Geology and Economic Minerals of Canada by G. A. Young provides an important overview of Canada’s geological framework and mineral resources during a formative period in the country’s development.

Issued by the Department of Mines and introduced by R. W. Brock, then Director of the Geological Survey, the work summarizes the distribution of major rock units, mineral deposits, and economically important resources across Canada. It reflects the state of geological knowledge at the time, capturing both the scientific understanding and the growing importance of mining to the national economy in the early 1900s.

Bound in original red government cloth with bright gilt lettering, this is a particularly well-preserved example for its age. The interior is very clean. Such volumes are appreciated for both their scientific content and their historical significance, particularly among collectors interested in early Canadian mining, Survey publications, and classic geological literature.

Title: A Descriptive Sketch of the Geology and Economic Minerals of Canada
Author: G. A. Young
Introduction by: R. W. Brock (Director, Geological Survey)
Publisher: Geological Survey, Department of Mines (Government of Canada)
Place of publication: Ottawa
Year: 1909
Printer: Government Printing Bureau
Format: Hardcover (original red cloth, gilt lettering)
Language: English