HUNTING THE PAST : Fossils, Rocks, Tracks, and Trails : The Searh for the Origin of Life

This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in yellow cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This authoritative book is a richly illustrated and accessible exploration of paleontology, designed to guide readers through the physical traces of life’s ancient journey. The book traces the development of life on Earth through fossil evidence, from primitive organisms to complex vertebrates. Halstead explains how rocks and strata preserve biological history, offering clues to ancient environments. The book has a focus on ichnology—the study of footprints, burrows, and other trace fossils—reveals behavioral insights into extinct species. The narrative emphasizes how paleontologists interpret evidence, reconstructing ecosystems and evolutionary pathways. Lavishly illustrated throughout Ref DDD 1.…