Volcanic action. Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871, 1856
View larger, zoomable image (turn off pop-up blocker) Full Title: The phenomena of volcanic action showing the regions visited by earthquakes and the distribution of volcanoes over the globe. With corrections and additions, to 1854, by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 Date: 1856 This historical cartographic image is part of the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection, www.davidrumsey.com, a large collection of online antique, rare, old, and historical maps, atlases, globes, charts, and other cartographic items. Read more about the Collection. Or you can view the entire David Rumsey Map Collection in Insight. Full David Rumsey Map Collection Catalog Record: Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 Date: 1856 Short Title: Volcanic action. Publisher: Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons Type: Atlas Map Object Height cm: 52 Object Width cm: 61 Scale 1: 80,000,000 Note: Hand col. lithographic map. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Insets: Enlarged map of the principal volcanic series of the new world -- Enlarged map of the principal volcanic series of the old world -- Enlarged map of northern India showing the earthquake districts -- Iceland, chiefly according to Krug von Nidda . Scale 1:5,000,000 -- Island of Santorini on an enlarged scale -- Eaheinomauwe, North I. of New Zealand by Leopold von Buch. Scale 1:6,000,000 -- Canary Islands. Scale 1:6,000,000 -- Hawaii Archipelago or Sandwich Islands. Scale 1:6,000,000 -- Greek Islands according to Leopold von Buch. Scale 1:6,000,000 -- Earthquake region of the United States and W.I. islands -- Volcanic district of Lower Italy. Scale 1:6,000,000. Illustrations: Jorullo in Mexico, A. v. Humboldt -- Tankuban Prahu in Java, S. Muller. "Geology no. 10." World Area: World Country: Iceland ; Italy State / Province: Hawaii Subject: Geology ; Physical Full Title: The phenomena of volcanic action showing the regions visited by earthquakes and the distribution of volcanoes over the globe. With corrections and additions, to 1854, by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) List No: 0372.011 Page No: Pl. 10 Series No: 16 Engraver or Printer: W. & A.K. Johnston Limited ; Buch, Leopold von ; Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 ; Muller, Salomon ; Krug von Nidda Published In: The physical atlas of natural phenomena by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., F.R.G.S., F.G.S. ... A new and enlarged edition. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, MDCCCLVI. [The Author reserves the right of translation] Publication Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 Publication Date: 1856 Publication Reference: Phillips, 229. Publication Note: 2nd ed., enlarged. 1st ed. was 1848. Most of the maps are lithographed in color, but some are still engraved. The 1848 ed. was entirely engraved. Maps have both hand and printed color. Covers are half red leather dark teal cloth covered boards with "Atlas." embossed on the spine in gold . Publication List No: 0372.000 Publication Type: Physical Atlas Publication Maps: 38 Publication Height cm: 59 Publication Width cm: 40 Image No: 0372011
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