Download or read book Guide to Baltimore with an Account of the Geology of Its Environs and Three Maps (Classic Reprint) written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Guide to Baltimore With an Account of the Geology of Its Environs and Three Maps It has seemed to the Local Committee advisable to prepare for the use of the members of the American Institute of Mining Engineers a guide-book of Baltimore and its environs which shall serve as a suitable souvenir of their visit. Aside from the usual programme, they are therefore offered many details regarding institutions and objects of public interest, as well as of such private enterprises as may particularly attract their attention. To this matter is added a description of the geology of the surrounding region, both on account of its intrinsic variety and interest and because it affords a key to many of Baltimore's characteristics and industries. The value of this portion of the book is greatly enhanced by the colored geological maps, which have been secured through the aid of the Director of the United States Geological Survey. Many of the descriptions of the great foundations of Baltimore have been furnished by the gentlemen who stand at their heads. Aside from those whose authorship is recognized in the text, the editor would gratefully acknowledge assistance received from Mr. J. W. Tyson, Mr. J. R Bland, Mr. N. Murray, Dr. W. B. Clark, Mr. H. S. Gane, and Mr. M. J. Vea. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.