Fossil Flora of Great Britain - Or, Figures Descriptions of Vegetable Remains Found in a Fossil

This pioneering three-volume work of palaeobotany, first published 1831-7, is notable for its contextual discussion and 230 plates.

List of contents

Note; Nos. 157-230; Index; Plates 157-230.

Summary

The botanist John Lindley (1799–1865) collaborated with geologist and palaeontologist William Hutton (1797–1860) on this pioneering three-volume work of palaeobotany. First published between 1831 and 1837, it catalogues almost 300 species of plants from the Pleistocene to the Carboniferous period. Also included are contextual discussion and 230 plates.

Product details

• Authors: William Hutton, John Lindley, John Hutton Lindley
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.02.2014
• EAN: 9781108068567
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06856-7
• No. of pages: 284
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Palaeontology