This slim volume is a report on the latest scientific research on the geology of the Amazon basin. Written by Richard Rathbun, a noted geologist and paleontologist of the late nineteenth century, it focuses on the work of O. A. Derby, a Brazilian naturalist who conducted groundbreaking fieldwork in the region. The report includes detailed descriptions of the geological formations and fossil beds studied by Derby, as well as his theories on the history and development of the region. A fascinating glimpse into a pivotal ...
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This slim volume is a report on the latest scientific research on the geology of the Amazon basin. Written by Richard Rathbun, a noted geologist and paleontologist of the late nineteenth century, it focuses on the work of O. A. Derby, a Brazilian naturalist who conducted groundbreaking fieldwork in the region. The report includes detailed descriptions of the geological formations and fossil beds studied by Derby, as well as his theories on the history and development of the region. A fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of South American science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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