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British Fossils (Shire Library)
Professor Peter Doyle
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Description for British Fossils (Shire Library)
Paperback. A guide to fossils in the UK, plotting the main fossil groups around the country, and relating them to the different ages of the rock in which they are found. It is suitable for novice fossil hunters or enthusiasts. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 168.
The fossil-bearing rocks of the British Isles represent life from the last 2,900 million years and the UK is seen by many as the cradle of modern geology. Using the geological map of Britain, expert palaeontologist Peter Doyle offers a comprehensive guide to fossils in the UK, plotting the main fossil groups around the country, and relating them to the different ages of the rock in which they are found. With photographs of the fossils that can be discovered, and tips on how to find them yourself, "British Fossils" is the perfect companion for the novice fossil hunter or enthusiast. ... Read more
The fossil-bearing rocks of the British Isles represent life from the last 2,900 million years and the UK is seen by many as the cradle of modern geology. Using the geological map of Britain, expert palaeontologist Peter Doyle offers a comprehensive guide to fossils in the UK, plotting the main fossil groups around the country, and relating them to the different ages of the rock in which they are found. With photographs of the fossils that can be discovered, and tips on how to find them yourself, "British Fossils" is the perfect companion for the novice fossil hunter or enthusiast. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
Series
Shire Library
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747806868
SKU
V9780747806868
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About Professor Peter Doyle
Peter Doyle is a freelance palaeontologist and visiting professor at University College London who teaches palaeontology and geology at a number of universities. He is the author of numerous scientific papers and books, including The Key to Earth History and Understanding Fossils (both Wiley). He edits two geological magazines, Geology Today, and, for children, Rockwatch.
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