Geological Survey of Canada, Annual Report, Vol. X, 1897

A substantial and historically important government publication, Geological Survey of Canada, Annual Report, Vol. X (1897) documents the work of the Survey during a pivotal period of exploration and development in Canada’s geological history. These annual reports were the backbone of early geological understanding in the country, compiling fieldwork, regional mapping, mineral investigations, and scientific observations from across the Dominion.

This volume includes a wide range of material, from administrative summaries of the Survey’s activities to detailed geological reports on specific regions (such as the Seine River and Lake Shebandowan area in Ontario) along with discussions of stratigraphy, mineral resources, and early economic geology. As seen in the contents, coverage spans multiple provinces and territories, reflecting the expanding scope of Canadian geological exploration in the late 19th century.

Bound in original government cloth, cover is a bit bent due to general wear and tear of its age, this is a solid and attractive example of a classic Geological Survey publication. Such volumes are appreciated not only as scientific references, but also as foundational documents in the history of Canadian mining and geology. A strong addition to any advanced mineralogical library, particularly for collectors with an interest in historic Canadian localities and early survey work.

Title: Geological Survey of Canada, Annual Report, Vol. X (New Series), 1897
Author: Geological Survey of Canada
Publisher: Geological Survey of Canada (Government of Canada)
Place of publication: Ottawa
Year: 1898 (reporting on the year 1897)
Series: Annual Report, New Series, Volume X
Format: Hardcover (government cloth binding)
Language: English

Contents: Multi-part volume including departmental summaries, regional geological reports, and accompanying maps and plates