Geological Report on Asbestos and its Indications, in the Province of Quebec, Canada

Lucius J. Boyd's Geological Report on Asbestos and its Indications, in the Province of Quebec, Canada offers a compelling 1889 field study that maps and interprets serpentine-hosted asbestos deposits across Quebec's Eastern Townships. Boyd's careful geology report chronicles on-the-ground surveys in Garthby, Wolf'stown, and Coleraine, tracing asbestos-bearing rocks that earlier accounts had only partially documented. He situates his observations within contemporary debates on serpentine origin and metamorphic processes, engaging with the work of R. E. Ellis, Dr. Hunt, and other 19th-century authorities while describing the practical challenges of thick undergrowth and heavy snowfall that shaped his fieldwork. Readers will find clear explanations of the distribution, association, and mode of occurrence of serpentinous localities, alongside practical notes on prospecting and mineral occurrence. The narrative combines mineralogy, historical geology, and early resource assessment, making it both a scientific report and a piece of Canadian geological history. Ideal for geologists, mineralogists, historians of science, mining professionals, and anyone interested in the origins of industrial asbestos exploration, this audiobook delivers detailed primary-source field observations and context for Victorian-era geological survey work.