The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain

The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain

James Sowerby

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Paleontología
ISBN:
9781146925747
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'The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain, Volume 2' by James Sowerby, originally published in 1818, offers a detailed exploration of fossilized shells discovered across Great Britain. This volume features meticulously illustrated, colored figures accompanied by comprehensive descriptions of these testaceous remains found preserved within the earth. Sowerby’s work is a cornerstone of early paleontological study, providing invaluable insights into the geological history and biodiversity of the region. This historical text showcases the scientific rigor and artistic detail of early 19th-century natural history publications, making it an essential resource for researchers, historians of science, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of art and scientific inquiry.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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