Nature and Science on the Pacific Coast A Guide-Book for Scientific Travelers in West

San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.: Paul Elder and Company, 1915. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. VG+/No Jacket. Designed as a guidebook to those wanting to explore the West Coast of the United States, highlighting the area's unique natural features. Flora & fauna, mines & mining, mountain ranges, th Pacific Ocean & marine life, astronomical features, gardens, insects, trees, plants, & forests are featured, as well as chapters on outdoor life & the fine arts, legal & political developments, & literary landmarks. Dedicated to pioneering naturalist John Muir, in 302 pages with Index + color frontispiece,19 text figures, 29 half-tone plates & 14 maps: 6 duofold maps + 1 6-panel map attached in rear depicting various city street maps, state geological divisions,& "life zones'' for the state of California. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1915, & offers the modern reader a virtual time machine back 100+ years into the rich history of the Pacific, region especially the Northwest. With tan cloth-covered boards decorated & lettered in black to front & spine, this hardcover 8vo (4.5" x 7.5") in in VG+ condition: exceptionally clean & unmarked save for prior owner's name to half title page. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Maps are all Fine & appear never unfolded! Pages moderately tanned but completely supple. Minor rubbing to extremities & light exterior soil. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.