""A Descriptive Account Of The Building Recently Erected For The Departments Of Natural History Of The United States National Museum"" is a book written by Richard Rathbun in 1913. The book provides a detailed description of the newly constructed building that was dedicated to the departments of natural history at the United States National Museum. The author gives an overview of the layout and design of the building, as well as the materials used in its construction. The book also includes information about the exhibits and collections that were housed within the building, such as the geological specimens, botanical specimens, and zoological specimens. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the building and its contents, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of natural history museums in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.