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This French-language study of the geology of Louisiana was published in 1860 in New Orleans and Paris. Four folding maps and two double-page multi-image plans; and errata. Includes a descriptive bibliography of Louisiana maps, 1685-1858. Three-quarter leather binding; spine missing; wear to cover includes very bad rubbing of corner tips so that the leather has worn through. Text clean and without foxing. As a scientist, Raymonod Thomassy (1810-1863) focused on the geology of Louisiana, but also studied the salinity of the Atlantic Ocean during numerous crossings. An entrepreneur, he created salt works in Louisiana and Georgia.

Classic Texas history which has been reprinted many times and is in important collections. This 3rd edition has been rebound in leather. Corners are badly rubbed to board, leather binding worn and scratched, some pages are stained. Previous owner's name in pencil on flyleaf. Marbled papers inside front cover amateurishly patched. Howeer, the spine is tight and the book is complete -- except for the large map, which is missing. Map on page 169 has some red underlining. Titles on spine appear to have been cut from another cover.