A Manual Of Paleontology For The Use Of Students With A General Introduction On The Principles Of Paleontology (1872)

By Richard Lydekker and Henry Alleyne Nicholson

Book Overview

""A Manual of Paleontology for the Use of Students with a General Introduction on the Principles of Paleontology"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of fossils and the science of paleontology, written by Henry Alleyne Nicholson and first published in 1872. The book is intended for students of geology and natural history who are interested in learning about the history of life on Earth, as revealed through the study of fossils. The book begins with a general introduction to the principles of paleontology, including the history of the science, the methods used to study fossils, and the different types of fossils that can be found. The rest of the book is divided into chapters that cover specific groups of organisms, such as trilobites, ammonites, and dinosaurs. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the anatomy and morphology of the organisms, as well as information on their evolution and distribution throughout geological time. The book also includes numerous illustrations, diagrams, and photographs to help students understand the material. Overall, ""A Manual of Paleontology for the Use of Students with a General Introduction on the Principles of Paleontology"" is an essential reference for anyone interested in the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164109561
• ISBN13: 9781164109563
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 626 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"