Exploration of mountain geography and geology

Description

Albert Dupaigne's Les Montagnes, published by Alfred Mame et fils in 1877. Octavo, half leather binding, 592 pages. The work is illustrated with seven color maps (drawn by Dumas-Vorzet and engraved by Erhard) and 184 black figures within and outside the text, including the frontispiece by Riou, Bayard, Weil... Some discreet foxing. Summary includes: Introduction, Plains and Mountains, Unknown Science, Mountain Locations, Mountain Shapes, Composition of Mountains, Origin of Mountains, Geology, Two Pages from Genesis, Volcanoes, Atmosphere and Meteors, Water Circulation, Mountain Demolition, Glaciers, Life in the Mountains, Conclusion. A pleasant copy.