MILL, John.
The Fossil Spirit: A Boy's Dream of Geology.
John Mill's A Boy's Dream of Geology
London: Darton and Co, c. 1854.
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Item Number: RRB-148118
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Rare second edition of this didactic novel about geology and paleontology. Octodecimo, original cloth with gilt titles, all edges gilt, frontispiece, advertisement endpapers, with black and white illustrations throughout. In very good condition, bookplate to the front pastedown. Exceptionally rare, with no other copies traced at auction in the last 100 years.
John Mill’s 'The Fossil Spirit: A Boy’s Dream of Geology' is a didactic novel that merges scientific instruction with imaginative fiction to educate young readers about geology and paleontology. Through a dreamlike narrative, the protagonist embarks on a journey exploring prehistoric landscapes, encountering fossils, and witnessing geological transformations, effectively illustrating key scientific concepts. The book reflects the 19th-century fascination with natural history and the popularization of scientific knowledge, aligning with contemporary efforts to make geology accessible to a broader audience.
The Fossil Spirit: A Boy's Dream of Geology.
$2,250.00
In Stock
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