Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Nebraska
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| Author | United States. National Park Service |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 80607119 |
| Title | Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Nebraska |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agate_Fossil_Beds_National_Monument |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Nebraska" is a National Park Handbook produced by the National Park Service. This guidebook provides an informative introduction to the Agate Fossil Beds, recounting their geological significance and the fascinating life forms that existed in North America around 20 million years ago. The work is designed to enhance visitor understanding and appreciation of the national monument, emphasizing both its natural history and paleontological importance. The opening of this handbook sets the stage by introducing James H. Cook, the historical figure who owned and operated the Agate Springs Ranch in the late 19th century. It portrays his life as an intrepid frontiersman, a rancher, and an important figure in fostering friendly relations between settlers and Native Americans, as well as his accidental involvement in paleontological discoveries. Through vivid descriptions, the text brings to life the rich ecological environment of the Agate Fossil Beds, hinting at the prehistoric animals that once roamed these lands and establishing a connection to the ongoing paleontological research that unveils the ancient history of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QE: Science: Geology |
| Subject | Paleontology -- Miocene |
| Subject | Vertebrates, Fossil -- Nebraska -- Agate Fossil Beds National Monument |
| Subject | Paleontology -- Nebraska -- Agate Fossil Beds National Monument |
| Subject | Natural history -- Nebraska -- Agate Fossil Beds National Monument |
| Subject | Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (Neb.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56303 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 216 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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