The Preparation of Illustrations for Reports of the United States Geological Survey : With Brief Descriptions of Processes of Reproduction

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ridgway, John L., 1859-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Preparation of Illustrations for Reports of the United States Geological Survey" by John L. Ridgway is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for authors and draftsmen involved in the creation of illustrations for geological reports. It addresses the methods and processes of preparing effective illustrations, emphasizing the scientific value and clarity of visual representations in geological documentation. The opening portion of the publication outlines the necessity of a dedicated resource focusing on illustrations within the Geological Survey. Ridgway highlights the importance of well-prepared original material, the collaboration between authors and draftsmen, and the critical nature of illustrations in enhancing the reader's understanding of geological reports. The text establishes fundamental guidelines for selecting and preparing illustrations, discussing various types of illustrations, processes of reproduction, and the significance of clear communication through visual means in scientific publications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tom Cosmas from materials scanned in and obtained from The Internet Archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-07-16