Pliocene And Pleistocene Fossils From The Arctic Coast Of Alaska And The Auriferous Beaches Of Nome, Norton Sound, Alaska (1920)

By William Healey Dall

Book Overview

Pliocene and Pleistocene Fossils from the Arctic Coast of Alaska and the Auriferous Beaches of Nome, Norton Sound, Alaska is a book written by William Healey Dall in 1920. The book is a detailed report on the fossils found in the Arctic coast of Alaska and the auriferous beaches of Nome in Norton Sound. The author was a renowned American naturalist, paleontologist, and malacologist who conducted extensive research on the geology and paleontology of Alaska. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Pliocene fossils and the second part on the Pleistocene fossils. The author describes the various fossils found in the region, including mollusks, corals, and other invertebrates. The book also includes detailed illustrations and photographs of the fossils, as well as maps and diagrams of the locations where they were found. Dall's research in this book provides valuable insight into the geological history of Alaska, and the evolution of the species that inhabited the region during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs. The book is an important resource for paleontologists, geologists, and anyone interested in the natural history of Alaska.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: 1120676371
• ISBN13: 9781120676375
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"