Featured in this lot is a Rare First British Edition of "Mountaineering In The Sierra Nevada" by Clarence King, first published in Great Britain, 1947. Adam & Charles Black 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London. Edited and Preface by Francis P. Farquhar 1935. Clarence King (1842-1901) was an American geologist, mountaineer and author. He is known for some of the earliest descriptions of the geology os the west. He headed the 40th Parallel expedition and its ten year study of a 100-mile-wide strip along the 40th parallel from eastern Colorado to the California border. King’s report, “Systematic Geology” (1878), is considered a masterpiece. During this survey he discovered the first glaciers in the United States while studying the extinct volcanoes of Mount Shasta, Mount Rainier, and Mount Hood.He was the first director of the United States Geological Survey from 1879 to 1881. King was also noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In his “Mountaineering” work he provides a description of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This book begins by summarizing the geological history of the Sierra Nevadas, then describes King's experiences in the range, both as a member of the Josiah D. Whitney expedition, and as a mountaineer. This cream coloured cloth bound stamped hardcover is in nice condition, very slight scuffing observed on cover edges, spine loose but firmly attached. Intact deckled pages exhibit age tanning and very minimal foxing. Measures 6"W x 8.75"L x .75"D, weight 1lb, 2oz.