Description

Contributions to British Paleontology: Or First Descriptions of Three Hundred and Sixty Species is a book written by Frederick McCoy and published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive guide to the fossils found in Britain, and it describes three hundred and sixty species of extinct animals and plants in detail. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific group of fossils, such as trilobites, corals, and mollusks. The descriptions are accompanied by detailed illustrations, which were drawn by the author himself. The book is written in a scientific style, and it is aimed at paleontologists, geologists, and other scientists interested in the study of fossils. McCoy was a prominent figure in the field of paleontology in the mid-19th century, and his contributions to the study of fossils in Britain were significant. This book is regarded as one of his most important works, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in 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.