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[GEOLOGY]. EATON, Amos (1776-1842). An Index to the Geology of the Northern States, with Transverse Sections… Troy: Wm. S. Parker, et al., 1820. 12mo. Illustrated with 2 double-page copper engraved plates. 286 pp. Approximately 6 ¾ x 4”. Bound in contemporary full calf, spine ruled in gilt, burgundy gilt morocco lettering label (binding worn, soiled, endleaves and text toned, foxed, bookplate of the Athenian Library on the fp). Very good. THE INFLUENTIAL SECOND EDITION. According to G. P. Merrill, this edition ushered in the second era of American geology, the Eatonian Era (1820-29). Merrill pp. 75-79.