Oregon Fossils Book...

< - - Oregon Fossils - by Orr, this revised and expanded second edition of Oregon Fossils � More than just a revision of their past book, "Handbook of Oregon Plant and Animal Fossils" this book leaves no stone unturned on Oregon's fossil wealth giving descriptions of many of the most notable specimens. Includes a record of all known fossils in Oregon going back 400 million years, along with collecting localities by county, age, rock formation and published source. The book also provides a geologic overview of the state, from ocean beaches to the high desert, from the Blue Mountains to the Siskiyous.

Unique among fossil field guides, Oregon Fossils includes both specimen identification and interesting notes about their discovery, naming, and conservation. The narrative is sprinkled with biographical sketches of paleontologist's who have contributed to the state's fossil record, and is richly illustrated with photographs, line drawings, charts and maps. A complete bibliography list full citations to fossil material.

This is the only single volume that provides you with all of Oregon's fossil record and history. Oregon Fossils is a most current, well-written, well-organized guide. It is an excellent reference for classroom and library use, for researchers, and for private collectors and hobbyists.

This book was printed November of 2009. Softcover 300 pages, with a bibliography, index, photographs and illustrations, Oregon Fossils will be the indispensable guidebook for either the beginning or experienced fossil hunters.

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