The Fossil Insects Of The Green River Shales (1878)

The Fossil Insects Of The Green River Shales is a book written by Samuel Hubbard Scudder in 1878. The book is dedicated to the study of fossil insects that were found in the Green River Shales, a geological formation in the western United States. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of various species of insects that lived during the Eocene epoch, which occurred approximately 56 to 33.9 million years ago. The fossils were collected from various locations in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. The book provides valuable insights into the diversity and evolution of insects during this period and is considered a seminal work in the field of entomology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of insects, paleontology, and the history of life on Earth.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.