The Elements of Physical Geography Edwin J Houston 1875/90  Eldredge and Brother B Good vintage condition with a small part of spine missing. cix
Antique 1875/1890 Edition: "The Elements of Physical Geography" by Edwin J. Houston Step back into the classroom of the late 19th century with this highly sought-after antique textbook, The Elements of Physical Geography, published in Philadelphia by Eldredge & Brother. Authored by the famed American electrical engineer, inventor, and educator Edwin J. Houston (co-inventor of the Thomson-Houston arc-lighting system), this volume was the definitive reference for schools, academies, and colleges during the Gilded Age.  Adorned with intricate typography, period woodcut illustrations, and stunning, early historical maps detailing ocean currents, weather patterns, and geological formations, this book is an extraordinary artifact from a giant of 19th-century American science. Author: Edwin J. Houston, A.M. Publisher: Eldredge & Brother (1875 Copyright / Circa 1890 Revised Printing)  Condition Details: Offered in good vintage condition overall. The heavy, illustrated hardcover boards remain sturdy and the internal pages are tightly bound and remarkably crisp for their age. Spine Note: Please note that a small piece of the cloth spine is missing (see photos). This cosmetic flaw has been heavily factored into the competitive pricing, offering a fantastic opportunity to secure a premier 19th-century science book at a deep discount. A magnificent display piece for an antique bookshelf, office, or classroom history collection. Secure this piece of 19th-century scientific heritage today.