Louis Figuier / Riou - La Terre avant le Déluge - 1879

Fascinating illustrated edition of 25 idealized views of landscapes of the ancient world drawn by Riou, 345 other figures and 8 colored geological maps. This popular science work by Louis Figuier offers a vast mural of the geological ages and the transformations of the planet before the appearance of man -

The text presents, in a clear and accessible style, the great stages of Earth's history according to the paleontological and geological knowledge of the 19th century, describing the landscapes, climates and characteristic species of each period -

Riou's illustrations, precise and spectacular, bring to life the vanished worlds, peopled with lush vegetation, gigantic reptiles and strange marine creatures, helping to fix the visual imagination of prehistory -

Louis Figuier / Riou - The Earth Before the Deluge - 1879 - Hachette et Cie -
536 Pages -

Good condition of binding, the work in its original half-leather, marbled covers, signs of wear, some minor defects on the cover, head cap bumped, corners worn, speckled edges, smooth decorated spine, gilded title and author name -

Good interior condition, paper a bit yellowed, a little warped, some often strong foxing, some stains, the work enriched with charming engravings out of text including frontispiece: 25 idealized views of landscapes of the ancient world drawn by Riou, 345 other figures and 8 colored geological maps, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy -

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