The Fossils Of The Devonian Rocks Of The Mackenzie River Basin (1891)

The Fossils Of The Devonian Rocks Of The Mackenzie River Basin is a book written by Joseph Frederick Whiteaves and first published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive study of the fossils found in the Devonian rocks of the Mackenzie River Basin in Canada. The Devonian period is known as the ""Age of Fishes"" and the book explores the diverse range of fish fossils found in the region, including placoderms, acanthodians, and sarcopterygians. The book also examines the fossils of other marine animals such as brachiopods, corals, and trilobites. The author presents detailed descriptions and illustrations of each fossil, accompanied by notes on their geological context and significance. The book is an important contribution to the field of paleontology and provides valuable insights into the evolution of life during the Devonian 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.