COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1849
Short Title:
Geological map of Scotland
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
29
Obj Width cm:
23
Note:
Hand colored engraved geological map. Shows color-coded areas of rock formations in Scotland. Includes explanatory text and reference to various rocks.
Country:
Scotland
Subject:
Geology
Full Title:
Geological map of Scotland. Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie. London, Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand. (to accompany) Reynolds introduction to natural philosophy. (inset) Shetland Isles. (inset views) Strathaired, Skye Fissures left vacant by decomposed trap. (with) Granite Rocks to the south of Hillswick Ness Shetland. (with) Fingal's Cave, Island of Staffa. (with) Rock and Spindle standrews. (with) Remarkable cured Strata of slate new St. Abb's Head.
List No:
13033.027
Page No:
(20)
Series No:
27
Engraver or Printer:
Emslie, John
Publication Author:
Reynolds, James
Publication Author:
Emslie, John
Pub Date:
1850
Pub Title:
Reynolds Introduction to Natural Philosophy ... A companion to Reynolds's series of Popular diagrams of natural philosophy, comprising two hundred and fifty illustrations. London: James Reynolds, 174, Strand.
Pub Note:
Reynolds created this work in response to the popular demand for information on science and engineering as a result of the Industrial Revolution. This collection consists of 33 loose pictorial plates, with a related text, dated 1849-1852. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. Some plates are numbered: "Popular Diagrams" no. 25-35, accompanied by 24 pages of descriptive text. The collection is loosely bound as a sets in a green portfolio with a red paper label on the spine printed with title " Reynolds - Introduction to Natural Philosophy" in gilt.
Pub List No:
13033.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Maps:
32
Pub Height cm:
30
Pub Width cm:
25
Image No:
13033027.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
Link To Source
Geological map of Scotland
