Lyell’s Travels in North America in the Years 1841-42 (1909)

Lyell's Travels in North America in the Years 1841-42 is a historical book written by John P. Cushing and first published in 1909. The book is a detailed account of the travels of Sir Charles Lyell, a British geologist, during his journey to North America in the early 1840s. The book describes Lyell's travels through the United States and Canada, including his visits to various geological formations and natural wonders such as Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon. It also provides insights into the social and political climate of North America during that time, as Lyell interacted with prominent figures such as President John Tyler.Lyell's Travels in North America in the Years 1841-42 is considered an important historical document, as it provides a firsthand account of North America during a pivotal period in its history, and sheds light on the early development of geology as a scientific discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.