Download or read book Cretaceous Fossils of South Central Africa written by Michael Cooper and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as an introduction to the Cretaceous geology and palaeontology of south-central Africa, covering the whole of Southern and Eastern Africa and Angola. Fifty two plates illustrate almost 1000 species and provide a field guide to the macrofossils of the subcontinent. The book will be of value to field geologists, students and non-specialists with an interest in the natural world. A bibliography of the Cretaceous palaeontology and stratigraphy of the subcontinent is provided. Features: Provides a concise account of the Cretaceous geology for 13 African regions Includes beautiful illustrations and a comprehensive bibliography Fossils are presented in stratigraphical order, allowing easy determination of the age deposits.
Download or read book On Some Fossils from Central Africa written by Thomas Rupert Jones and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cretaceous Fossils of South Central Africa written by Michael R. Cooper and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as an introduction to the Cretaceous geology and palaeontology of south-central Africa, covering the whole of Southern and Eastern Africa and Angola. Fifty two plates illustrate almost 1000 species and provide a field guide to the macrofossils of the subcontinent. The book will be of value to field geologists, students and non-specialists with an interest in the natural world. A bibliography of the Cretaceous palaeontology and stratigraphy of the subcontinent is provided. Features: Provides a concise account of the Cretaceous geology for 13 African regions Includes beautiful illustrations and a comprehensive bibliography Fossils are presented in stratigraphical order, allowing easy determination of the age deposits.
Download or read book The Cretaceous Fossils of South Central Africa written by Michael R. Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The First Fossil Hunters written by Adrienne Mayor and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of how the fossils of dinosaurs, mammoths, and other extinct animals influenced some of the most spectacular creatures of classical mythology Griffins, Centaurs, Cyclopes, and Giants—these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the modern imagination through the vivid accounts that have come down to us from the ancient Greeks and Romans. But what if these beings were more than merely fictions? What if monstrous creatures once roamed the earth in the very places where their legends first arose? This is the arresting and original thesis that Adrienne Mayor explores in The First Fossil Hunters. Through careful research and meticulous documentation, she convincingly shows that many of the giants and monsters of myth did have a basis in fact—in the enormous bones of long-extinct species that were once abundant in the lands of the Greeks and Romans. As Mayor shows, the Greeks and Romans were well aware that a different breed of creatures once inhabited their lands. They frequently encountered the fossilized bones of these primeval beings, and they developed sophisticated concepts to explain the fossil evidence, concepts that were expressed in mythological stories. The legend of the gold-guarding griffin, for example, sprang from tales first told by Scythian gold-miners, who, passing through the Gobi Desert at the foot of the Altai Mountains, encountered the skeletons of Protoceratops and other dinosaurs that littered the ground. Like their modern counterparts, the ancient fossil hunters collected and measured impressive petrified remains and displayed them in temples and museums; they attempted to reconstruct the appearance of these prehistoric creatures and to explain their extinction. Long thought to be fantasy, the remarkably detailed and perceptive Greek and Roman accounts of giant bone finds were actually based on solid paleontological facts. By reading these neglected narratives for the first time in the light of modern scientific discoveries, Adrienne Mayor illuminates a lost world of ancient paleontology.
Download or read book Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa 1850 51 written by James Richardson and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850 51 Volume 1 written by James Richardson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Richardson's 'Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1' is a captivating account of his journey through Central Africa during the mid-19th century. Richardson's narrative combines a factual report of his travels with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, providing readers with a rich and immersive reading experience. Written in a detailed and informative style, this book offers a valuable insight into the history and geography of Africa at that time, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Richardson's firsthand observations and encounters with various indigenous tribes add depth and authenticity to his narrative, enhancing the overall impact of the book. James Richardson, a British explorer and traveler, was motivated by a deep curiosity about Africa and a desire to document his experiences for a wider audience. His background in exploration and interest in anthropology influenced the content and approach of his writing, resulting in a compelling and informative account of his mission to Central Africa. Richardson's dedication to recording his observations with accuracy and detail demonstrates his commitment to documenting the region's cultural and geographical landscapes. I highly recommend 'Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 1' to readers interested in African history, exploration, and cultural studies. Richardson's narrative offers a unique perspective on Central Africa during the 19th century and provides valuable insights into the region's diverse cultures, landscapes, and peoples.
Download or read book Catalogue of Scientific Papers written by Royal Society (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 1080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Fossil History of Southern African Land Mammals written by D. Margaret Avery and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference on the taxonomy and distribution in time and space of all currently recognized southern African fossil mammals. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Download or read book Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa written by James Richardson and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa by James Richardson
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Download or read book Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850 51 written by James Richardson and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London written by Geological Society of London and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. 1-108 include Proceedings of the society (separately paged, beginning with v. 30)
Download or read book Narrative of a mission to Central Africa performed in the years 1850 51 under the orders and at the expense of Her Majesty s government written by James Richardson and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1853-01-01 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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