"Vividly described and illustrated, this engaging saga of the California 'bone rush' is authoritative and accessible to expert or amateur paleontologists and the general reader."--Michael Novacek, American Museum of Natural History, author of "Time Traveler" "California has long been recognized for its very significant fossils of Mesozoic marine reptiles. Not as well known are the other Mesozoic reptilian fossils. Richard Hilton recreates the Mesozoic history of California, and the animals that lived there--on both land ...
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"Vividly described and illustrated, this engaging saga of the California 'bone rush' is authoritative and accessible to expert or amateur paleontologists and the general reader."--Michael Novacek, American Museum of Natural History, author of "Time Traveler" "California has long been recognized for its very significant fossils of Mesozoic marine reptiles. Not as well known are the other Mesozoic reptilian fossils. Richard Hilton recreates the Mesozoic history of California, and the animals that lived there--on both land and sea. The book provides a much needed history of fossil exploration in the state, from the earliest work by J.C. Merriam and Annie Alexander, up to the present day. It profiles the work of many of the dedicated and enthusiastic amateurs who have made such an important contribution to this work."--Elizabeth L. Nicholls, Curator of Marine Reptiles, Royal Tyrrell Museum "From a restricted but significant fossil record of Mesozoic reptiles, Hilton reconstructs the fascinating ecosystem that thrived on the ancient West Coast and provides a captivating narrative of its discoverers. This book is a must for anyone interested in the deep history of California and its adjacent regions."--Luis M. Chiappe, coeditor of "Mesozoic Birds: Above the Heads of Dinosaurs "
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Ken Kirkland. Near Fine in Very Good jacket. 4to. HEAVY. 318pp, illustrated with more than 300 photographs, paintings, and drawings, appendix, glossary, bibliography, index. There are a few small and faint spots by the lower edge of the front end-papers. Cloth boards, gilt spine titles, in lightly edge-worn dust-jacket. The story of the dinosaurs and reptiles of land, sea, and sky that lived in California and Baja California during the Mesozoic era (245-64 million years ago). The book provides geological andenvironmental details, describes the significance of the major fossils, and chronicles the adventures involved in the discovery, preparation, and publishing of the finds.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Small, shallow dents near top corners of front and back cover boards. Binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
