Significant Features in the History of Life on the Pacific Coast (Classic Reprint)

John C. Merriam

ISBN 10: 0656121513 / ISBN 13: 9780656121519

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Significant Features in the History of Life on the Pacific Coast (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656121513
• ISBN 13: 9780656121519
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Explore the rich fossil record of the Pacific Coast and see how life has changed across hundreds of millions of years.

This edition surveys the West Coast’s rocks and fossils, from Cambrian to Pleistocene, and covers both plants and animals. It highlights how different time periods produced distinct faunas, and how localities along the West Coast preserve this history in remarkable detail. The discussion includes major groups such as invertebrates, fishes, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with attention to the places where these fossils are found.

• Identify key fossil localities and how they illuminate the history of life on the Pacific Coast.
• Learn how marine and terrestrial life evolved through the Triassic, Cretaceous, and Cenozoic eras.
• Understand how geology and stratigraphy shape what we can learn from fossils.
• See notable examples of fossil assemblages in caves, plains, and coastal formations.

Ideal for curious readers of paleontology and regional geology who want a concise, survey‑style view of life’s history on the Pacific Coast.