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Author Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852
LoC No. gs11000045
Title A Pictorial Atlas of Fossil Remains, consisting of coloured illustrations selected from Parkinson's "Organic remains of a former world," and Artis's "Antediluvian phytology."
Note Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Tom Cosmas from files generously provided by The Internet Archive. All derived products are placed in the Public Domain.
Summary "A Pictorial Atlas of Fossil Remains," by Gideon Algernon Mantell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a visually rich atlas compiling colored illustrations and descriptions of significant fossil specimens from both the animal and plant kingdoms. This book aims to document the diverse fossilized life forms from a time known as the "Former World," particularly focusing on fossil remains found in Britain and beyond." "The opening of the atlas presents a transcriber’s note, frontispiece, and preface that set the stage for understanding the fossils depicted within. It includes colored illustrations, particularly emphasizing the bones of the extinct Moa bird, and mentions their discovery and analysis by Walter Mantell. The preface discusses the need for a comprehensive collection of fossil illustrations to foster interest in geology and paleontology, implying the historical context of fossils and their importance in understanding ancient life forms. There is also a mention of the references for further reading, enhancing the work’s credibility and scholarly value." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
Subject Paleontology
Category Text
EBook-No. 64434
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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