The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain

The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain

James Sowerby

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Geología y la litosfera
ISBN:
9781146004619
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'The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain, Volume 6' by James Sowerby, meticulously catalogues and illustrates fossilized shells discovered across Great Britain. Originally published in 1829, this volume continues Sowerby’s detailed exploration of testaceous animal remains preserved within the earth. Each entry features colored figures accompanied by comprehensive descriptions, offering invaluable insights into the paleontology and geology of the region. This historic work remains a cornerstone resource for researchers and collectors interested in the rich fossil heritage of Great Britain, providing a fascinating glimpse into the planet’s ancient marine life. Its detailed illustrations and scientific rigor make it a timeless contribution to the field.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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