  Getting Acquainted with Mineralogy. By G. L. English, 1936, McGraw-Hill Book Co. A beginning textbook of mineralogy. Introduction to the Study of Minerals and Rocks. 3rd Edition, by A. F. Rogers, 1937, McGraw-Hill Book Co. Describes the commoner minerals systematically. Dana’s Textbook of Mineralogy. 4th Edition, revised by W. E. Ford, 1932, John Wiley and Sons. Detailed descriptions of minerals, their physical properties, and their occurrence. Manual of Mineralogy. 15th Edition, by E. S. Dana, revised by C. S. Hurlburt, 1941, John Wiley and Sons. A textbook of mineralogy. MINERAL ECONOMICS, GEOPOLITICSWorld Minerals and World Peace. By C. K. Leith, J. W. Furness, and Cleona Lewis, 1943, The Brookings Institution. Physical, economic, and political trends in the mineral industry. Minerals in World Affairs. By T. S. Lovering, 1943, Prentice-Hall. Minerals Yearbook. U. S. Bureau of Mines. An annual volume presenting statistical data on the production of the mineral resources of the United States. Reports on individual minerals or rocks may be had separately. ECONOMIC GEOLOGYMineral Deposits. 4th Edition, by W. Lindgren, 1933, McGraw-Hill Book Co. The manner of occurrence and origin of mineral deposits. Elements of Engineering Geology. 2nd Edition, by H. Ries and T. L. Watson, 1947, John Wiley and Sons. This Fascinating Oil Business. By M. W. Ball, 1940, Bobbs-Merrill Co. A simple and elementary description of the petroleum industry. Geology of Coal. By O. Stutzer and A. C. Noe, 1940, University of Chicago Press. GENERAL GEOLOGYDown to Earth. By C. Croneis and W. C. Krumbein, 1936, University of Chicago Press. An introduction to geology, profusely illustrated. Textbook of Geology Part I—Physical Geology. 4th Edition, by C. R. Longwell, A. Knopf, and R. F. Flint, 1939, John Wiley and Sons. A standard text on geology. Field Geology. 4th Edition, by F. H. Lahee, 1941, McGraw-Hill Book Co. Recognition and interpretation of geologic structures and topographic forms as they are observed, and methods of geologic work. PRECIOUS STONESA Book of Precious Stones. By J. Wodiska, 1910, G. P. Putnam’s Sons. Written for jewelers, but of general interest. The Curious Lore of Precious Stones. By G. F. Kunz, 1913, Lippincott. Legends and stories of the gem minerals. The Magic of Jewels and Charms. By G. F. Kunz, 1915, Lippincott. Popular Gemology. By R. M. Pearl, 1948, John Wiley and Sons. Scientific and industrial uses of gems, current information about their locality and production. FOSSILSAn Introduction to the Study of Fossils. By H. W. Shimer, 1933, Macmillan Co. An introductory textbook about fossil plants and animals. Invertebrate Paleontology. By W. H. Twenhofel and R. P. Shrock, 1935, McGraw-Hill Book Co. Textbook of Geology Part II—Historical Geology. 4th Edition, by C. Schuchert and C. O. Dunbar, 1941, John Wiley and Sons. The story of the development of life through the ages. |
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