However, all entries are carefully cross-indexed so that one is led quickly to the pertinent entry. Certain entries are given a question mark because all reported specimens are said to be doubtful, as explained in some detail under the name. Others, set in lowercase type, are cross-referenced. Accepted species are named in boldface capitals. I estimate that there are about eight hundred entries in the descriptive body of the book, many of course, being varietal names, synonyms, discarded names, and those that cannot be substantiated.
Form letters appear on the appropriate faces.
Photographs, taken mostly by King, appear only in the central section of 88 plates on 44 glossy leaves, of which plates 1-18 are in color. All plates contain numerous images with the result that there are hundreds of individual photographs, including many of micromount specimens. To sum up, Mineralogy of Maine is written by two authors who know their business. Furthermore it is the first complete study of all Maine minerals, and it is easy to read, well illustrated, and a bargain at forty dollars for the paperback version and only ten dollars more for the hardback book. These prices are far below what one would expect to pay for a similar work published in the regular commercial market.