A. Vuillemin / Erhard - Bassins des grands fleuves de la France et de l'Europe Centrale - 1876

Exciting illustrated edition of 16 double or folding plates engraved by Erhard, of this detailed geographical and hydrological study, which aims to analyze the organization, functioning, and economic, political, and natural importance of the principal river basins of the region.

Details of the maps;
1. Basins of the Seine and the Somme
2. Basins of the Loire, the Vilaine, and the Charente
3. Basins of the Garonne and the Adour
4. Basins of the Rhône and the Saône
5. Basins of the Rhine, the Meuse, and the Scheldt
6. Basins of the Elbe and the Weser
7. Basin of the Danube
8. Basin of the Po

The author describes each river, its tributaries, its hydrographic network and watershed, highlighting the topographic, geological, and climatic characteristics that influence water flow and the formation of alluvial plains.

The work also examines human uses of the rivers, notably irrigation, transport, industry, and the development of ports and canals, underscoring the interdependence between waterways and the development of the adjacent territories.

Vuillemin is interested in seasonal variations, floods, and flood phenomena, proposing analyses on their prediction, control, and impact on populations and infrastructure.

A. Vuillemin / Erhard - Basins of the great rivers of France and Central Europe - 1876 - Jules Delalain et Fils -
16 plates

Good condition of the binding, the work in its full green percaline original binding, slight stains and wear from use, some minor defects on the cover, head and corners worn, age spots on the edges, smooth back, front board titled in gold letters, cold-stamped lines framing the boards, pretty gold motif at the center of the second board -

Good interior condition, some stains, small 5 cm repair on the Loire map not affecting the drawing or the cartouche, beautiful vignette on the title page, work enriched with 16 double or folding plates engraved by Erhard in color hors texte, some on double page (the maps are dated 1874 and 1875), modern fly-leaves in good condition, a pleasant copy -

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