1887 book - New River Cripple Creek Mineral Region of Virginia - Norfolk Western

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1887 book - New River Cripple Creek Mineral Region of Virginia - Norfolk Western
The New River - Cripple Creek Mineral Region of Virginia
Norfolk & Western Railroad
134 year old book entitled:
The New River - Cripple Creek Mineral Region of Virginia
, written by Andrew Smith McCreath and Edward Vincent d'Invilliers, and published by the Harrisburg Publishing Company in 1887. Softcover book with 171 pages. Includes a large foldout geological map of the region, which is stored in a pouch inside the rear cover. Bookplate of Lesley Robert McCreath (son of the author) inside front cover.
A thorough report, prepared for the Norfolk & Western Railroad, discussing the iron, zinc, and lead resources of the region tributary to the N&W Cripple Creek extension. Includes a discussion and map of the Bertha Zinc Mine. Includes chapters on:
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Big Reed Island Creek area
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Little Reed Island Creek area
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Back Valley area
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Lick Mountain area
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Draper Mountain area
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Coal and coke
Condition
Original brown covers showing some soiling and wear along extremities. Binding chipped at either end of spine. Front cover is detached at bottom of spine for a distance of about 3.5 inches. Previous owner's bookplate inside front cover. Contents in very good condition. Map is very well preserved and looks as if it has never been unfolded.
Dimensions
About 5.7 x 8.8 inches.