Fossil Snakes of North America: Origin, Evolution, Distribution, Paleoecology

Holman, J. Alan

ISBN 10: 0253337216 / ISBN 13: 9780253337214

Published by Indiana University Press, Bloomington, IN, 2000

About this Item

Dark gray cloth binding rubbed; a few leaf corners curled, else a nice book. Dust jacket rubbed & creased, now protected in a clear mylar cover. ; Profuse photos & illustrations; LIFE OF THE PAST SERIES; "Farlow" signature on front free endpaper.; LIFE OF THE PAST Series; Small 4to 9" - 11" ; 357 pages; Signed by Series editor. Seller Inventory # 55097

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fossil Snakes of North America: Origin, ...

Publisher: Indiana University Press, Bloomington, IN

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

The heart of the book consists of detailed systematic accounts of the known fossil snakes of North America and the localities where they occur. Extinct fossil taxa are discussed and illustrated and many are redescribed on the basis of new information. Illustrations of diagnostic vertebrae and criteria for the identification of presently living fossil snake taxa are given as well as the modern characteristics and ranges of these species.

About the Author:

J. Alan Holman (1931-2006) was Professor and Curator Emeritus at Michigan State University. Holman wrote seven books and authored more than 260 publications in paleoherpetology, herpetology, and vertebrate paleontology. He was awarded an Honorary Lifetime membership in the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and was considered the leading authority on new World fossil snakes.