Quarries In The Lava Beds At Meriden, Connecticut (1896) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162168104 : 1162168102 : 23 May 2010 : ""Quarries in the Lava Beds at Meriden, Connecticut"" is a historical book written by William Morris Davis and published in 1896. The book explores the geological history of Meriden, Connecticut, and the surrounding areas, focusing on the unique geological formations known as the ""lava beds."" Davis provides a detailed analysis of the quarries in the area, including the types of rocks found and the methods used to extract them. The book also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the geological features of the region. Overall, ""Quarries in the Lava Beds at Meriden, Connecticut"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geological history of Connecticut and the methods used to extract natural resources in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfe