Publisher's Synopsis
Petrifactions And Their Teachings: Or A Hand-Book To The Gallery Of Organic Remains Of The British Museum (1851) is a book written by Gideon Algernon Mantell. The book is a comprehensive guide to the collection of organic remains at the British Museum, focusing on petrifactions, or fossils. Mantell provides detailed descriptions of the various types of fossils found in the collection, including plants, animals, and shells, and discusses their significance in understanding the history of the earth and the evolution of life. The book is intended as a guide for both amateur and professional fossil enthusiasts, and includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in identification and understanding. Overall, Petrifactions And Their Teachings is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of fossils and the natural history of the 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.
