The Mineral Kingdom, 1968 Oversized Illustrated Nature Study Hardcover, Paul E. Desautels

The Mineral Kingdom by Paul E. Desautels is a comprehensive exploration of mineralogy, blending scientific insight with historical context. Desautels, who served as the Supervisor of the Division of Mineralogy at the Smithsonian Institution, offers readers an in-depth look at the formation, discovery, and utilization of minerals.

Chapters include: 

• Myth, Fancy, and Fact
• Flowers of the Kingdom
• Gemstones: The Royal Line
• Wonders of the Kingdom
• In Search of Treasure: Classic Sites
• Mineral Masterpieces
• The Science and Its Framework
• Minerals at Work
• The Hobby
• The Connoisseur
  

This hardcover with dust jacket from 1968 is in good condition.