Mesozoic Fossils, Vol. 1: II. On the Fossils of the Cretaceous Rocks of Vancouver and Adjacent Islands in the Strait of Georgia (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the Cretaceous fossils of Vancouver Island and nearby islands through the eyes of 19th‑century fieldwork.
This volume compiles the fossils collected by James Richardson from the Nanaimo and Comox coal fields and surrounding Strait of Georgia islands, offering a clear, plant and animal fossil report from the era. It covers the state of knowledge on these deposits with attention to preserved specimens and historical context, including extensive plates illustrating the finds.
The book presents two main surprises: a small collection of land plant fragments and a rich trove of marine invertebrates, dominated by mollusks. It notes that most shells come from the Productive Coal Measures, with many from the Lower Shales and Middle Shales across Denman, Hornby, Gabriola, and related localities. Readers will find descriptions of the shells, their forms, and how they relate to well‑known Cretaceous species.- What you’ll read about fossil groups and localities
- How specimens were found, preserved, and described
- Connections to earlier discoveries and subsequent interpretations
- Plates and figures detailing key shells and their features
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores paleontological discoveries in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, where the author, along with a Mr. Richardson, uncovered rich fossil beds between 1871 and 1875. Their finds from the Comox and Nanaimo areas, namely, marine invertebrates and plant fragments, provide a window into ancient life existing millions of years ago. Notably, the author discovered a new species of fossil cephalopod, the Nautilus Suciensis. The book offers up detailed descriptions of numerous fossil finds, complete with plates including stunning illustrations of the specimens collected during this period of discovery. The author meticulously groups and analyzes each fossil's characteristics with the intention of establishing their taxonomy. Through this in-depth analysis, the book provides insights into the evolutionary history of various species and contributes to our understanding of the environmental conditions of the Cretaceous period in this region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332709656_0
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