Isbn: 9781332709656 - mesozoic fossils, vol. 1: ii. on the fossils of the cretaceous rocks of vancouver and adjacent islands in the strait of georgia (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores paleontological discoveries in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, where the author, along with a Mr. Richardson, uncovered rich fossil beds between 1871 and 1875. Their finds from the Comox and Nanaimo areas, namely, marine invertebrates and plant fragments, provide a window into ancient life existing millions of years ago. Notably, the author discovered a new species of fossil cephalopod, the Nautilus Suciensis. The book offers up detailed descriptions of numerous fossil finds, complete with plates including stunning illustrations of the specimens collected during this period of discovery. The author meticulously groups and analyzes each fossil's characteristics with the intention of establishing their taxonomy. Through this in-depth analysis, the book provides insights into the evolutionary history of various species and contributes to our understanding of the environmental conditions of the Cretaceous period in this region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…