Three Papers On The Secondary Rocks And Fossils Of Portugal (1850)

""Three Papers on the Secondary Rocks and Fossils of Portugal"" is a scientific publication written by Daniel Sharpe and originally published in 1850. The book is a collection of three papers that focus on the geology and paleontology of Portugal, specifically the country's secondary rocks and fossils. The first paper explores the geology of the Lisbon region, providing a detailed analysis of the various rock formations found there. The second paper focuses on the fossilized remains of marine animals found in the same region, including ammonites, belemnites, and other mollusks. The final paper examines the fossilized plants and animals found in the Algarve region of Portugal. Throughout the book, Sharpe provides detailed descriptions of the various fossils and rock formations, as well as his interpretations of their significance. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the subject matter. Overall, ""Three Papers on the Secondary Rocks and Fossils of Portugal"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geology and paleontology of Portugal, as well as the study of secondary rocks and fossils more generally.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.