This book focuses on the presentation and evaluation of geological maps of the Central Europe from 1750 up to 1840. Milestones in presentation of stratigraphy and tectonics and new geological models on such maps will be underlined. Map descriptions contain fundamentals editorial data as well as the map author’s affiliation and biographies. It represents for the region of the Central Europe the first work of this type. Geological maps represent geological synthesis and indicate the level of geological knowledge throughout history. They serve as guidelines for an economic utilization of mineral deposits and further geological investigation.
This book focuses on the presentation and evaluation of geological maps of the Central Europe from 1750 up to 1840. Milestones in presentation of stratigraphy and tectonics and new geological models on such maps will be underlined. Map descriptions contain fundamentals editorial data as well as the map author’s affiliation and biographies. It represents for the region of the Central Europe the first work of this type. Geological maps represent geological synthesis and indicate the level of geological knowledge throughout history. They serve as guidelines for an economic utilization of mineral deposits and further geological investigation.
Includes interesting illustrations of 55 old geological maps in full colour The first work of this type for the region Unique collection of geological maps from the 18th and 19th centuries Written by a leading expert in the field Discusses the importance of geological mapping for the development of human society
Jan Kozák
Geological Cartography Geological Prospecting History of Geology Old Geological Maps Regional Geology Statigraphy historical geology landscape/regional and urban planning
“This volume reproduces and assesses early geological maps of central Europe in the late-18th and early-19th centuries. The book begins with a summary of the economic development of the region, and then offers a brief overview of the geology as it is known today. … This work is recommended for libraries with Earth sciences collections. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; faculty and professionals.” (M. A. Wilson, Choice, Vol. 54 (7), March, 2017)