Description Of Some New Fossil Shells: From The Tertiary Of Petersburg, Virginia (1846)

By Lea Henry Charles and Henry Charles Lea

Book Overview

""Description Of Some New Fossil Shells: From The Tertiary Of Petersburg, Virginia"" is a scientific book written by Henry Charles Lea in 1846. The book is focused on the description of newly discovered fossil shells from the Tertiary period found in Petersburg, Virginia. Lea provides a detailed analysis of the physical characteristics of each shell, including their shape, size, and texture. He also discusses the geological context and the significance of these fossils in understanding the history of the region. The book includes detailed illustrations of the shells, making it a valuable resource for paleontologists, geologists, and anyone interested in the study of fossils. Overall, ""Description Of Some New Fossil Shells"" is a comprehensive and informative work that sheds light on the natural history of Virginia and the evolution of marine life during the Tertiary period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164116622
• ISBN13: 9781164116622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"