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Download or read book Big Bone Lick written by Stanley Hedeen and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 7, 1808, President Thomas Jefferson received a long-awaited shipment of approximately 300 fossils from William Clark, who had just completed his westward expedition with Meriwether Lewis. The fossils were unearthed at Big Bone Lick in northern Kentucky, and over the years they had gained the interest of such prominent figures as Daniel Boone, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson's receipt of the fossils was the realization of more than twenty years of the philosopherstatesman's interest in the site and its natural treasures. Big Bone Lick: The Cradle of American Paleontology recounts the rich history of the fossil site that gave the world the first evidence of the extinction of several mammalian species, including the American mastodon. Big Bone Lick has played many roles: nutrient source, hallowed ground, salt mine, health spa, and a trove of archaeological riches and paleontological wonders. Natural historian Stanley Hedeen presents a comprehensive and accessible narrative of Big Bone Lick from its geological formation forward, explaining why the site attracted first animals, then Native peoples of the region, European explorers and scientists, and eventually American pioneers and presidents. Big Bone Lick is a history of both a place and a scientific discipline: it explores the infancy and adolescence of paleontology from its humble and sometimes humorous beginnings. Hedeen combines elements of history, geology, politics, and biology to make Big Bone Lick an entertaining story as well as a valuable historical resource.
Book Synopsis The Eternal Frontier by : Tim Flannery
Download or read book The Eternal Frontier written by Tim Flannery and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of the continent, “full of engaging and attention-catching information about North America’s geology, climate, and paleontology” (The Washington Post Book World). Here, “the rock star of modern science” tells the unforgettable story of the geological and biological evolution of the North American continent, from the time of the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago to the present day (Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel). Flannery describes the development of North America’s deciduous forests and other flora, and tracks the migrations of various animals to and from Europe, Asia, and South America, showing how plant and animal species have either adapted or become extinct. The story spans the massive changes wrought by the ice ages and the coming of the Native Americans. It continues right up to the present, covering the deforestation of the Northeast, the decimation of the buffalo, and other consequences of frontier settlement and the industrial development of the United States. This is science writing at its very best—both an engrossing narrative and a scholarly trove of information that “will forever change your perspective on the North American continent” (The New York Review of Books).
Download or read book Wild Capital written by Barbara K. Jones and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Wild Capital, Barbara Jones demonstrates that looking at nature through the lens of the marketplace is a surprisingly effective approach to protecting the environment. Showing that policy-makers and developers rarely associate wild places with monetary values, Jones argues that nature can and should be viewed as a capital asset like any other in order for environmental preservation to be a competitive alternative to development. Jones describes how the ecosystem services model, a tool that connects human well-being with the services nature provides, can play a critical role in assigning species and their habitats measurable values. She uses five highly recognizable animal species—moose, manatees, sharks, wolves, and bald eagles—as examples to show how highly valued charismatic fauna can serve as symbolic representations of entire ecosystems at risk. Through an emphasis on branding, incentives, and ecotourism, Jones advocates for channeling the social and economic power of these and other faces of nature to inspire greater environmental awareness and stewardship. Contending that many people don’t realize how fiscally pragmatic environmental initiatives can be, Jones is optimistic that by recognizing the costs of habitat destruction and diminished biodiversity, we will make better choices regarding conservation and development. In doing so, we can more readily move toward co-existence with nature and a sustainable future.
Download or read book The Living Museum written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Memoirs by : Royal Society (Great Britain)
Download or read book Memoirs written by Royal Society (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1741 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Series 6 by : Kentucky Geological Survey
Download or read book Series 6 written by Kentucky Geological Survey and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Moose's History of North America by : Walter S. Griggs
Download or read book A Moose's History of North America written by Walter S. Griggs and published by Brandylane Publishers Inc. This book was released on 2009-11-02 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the role of the moose in the creation of North America to its current status as an iconic animal, Frances and Walter Griggs show how the moose influenced the growth and development of North America"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Wolf Country written by John Theberge and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wolves arouse a passion in people. Some are fascinated by them; others hate them. Time and again, John and Mary Theberge have been confronted by angry hunters and farmers who repeat the same refrain, “What good is a wolf anyway?” In Wolf Country, John Theberge provides a gentle answer to that harsh question by describing the lives of the Algonquin wolves that he and Mary came to know during their eleven years of tracking them. In telling their stories, he also tells something about the questions he set out to answer: whether wolf packs aggressively defend their territories; whether wolves kill more of their prey than the prey population can sustain; and whether pack behavior supports the idea of the survival of the best-fit group. This is a fascinating and inspiring story told by a man for whom the appreciation of science and life are inseparable.
Book Synopsis Wild Mammals of North America by : George A. Feldhamer
Download or read book Wild Mammals of North America written by George A. Feldhamer and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003-11-19 with total page 1250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents
Book Synopsis Death in the New Land by : Kaye George
Download or read book Death in the New Land written by Kaye George and published by White City Press. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enga Dancing Flower and her tribe have reached a place they can stay in safety. Or have they? It’s clear the groups of other settlers in the area do not want more neighbors, and this is made even more evident when a male of Enga’s tribe is murdered, and a baby is kidnapped. The future of the tribe is immediately put into question. Can Enga and her people find the killer and rescue the baby? Or will the security and bright future the tribe has dreamed of fall to pieces?
Book Synopsis The discoveries of Columbus and of the English in America by : Henry Peter Dunster
Download or read book The discoveries of Columbus and of the English in America written by Henry Peter Dunster and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The World Displayed, Or, A Collection of Voyages and Travels by :
Download or read book The World Displayed, Or, A Collection of Voyages and Travels written by and published by . This book was released on 1815 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Wonders of Nature and Art by : Thomas Smith
Download or read book The Wonders of Nature and Art written by Thomas Smith and published by . This book was released on 1804 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teeth written by Simon Hillson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-21 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeological discoveries of teeth provide remarkable information on humans, animals and the health, hygiene and diet of ancient communities. In this fully revised and updated 2005 edition of his seminal text, Simon Hillson draws together a mass of material from archaeology, anthropology and related disciplines to provide a comprehensive manual on the study of teeth. The range of mammals examined has been extended to include descriptions and line drawings for 325 mammal genera from Europe, North Africa, western, central and northeastern Asia, and North America. The book also introduces dental anatomy and the microscopic structure of dental tissues, explores how the age or season of death is estimated and looks at variations in tooth size and shape. With its detailed descriptions of the techniques and equipment used and its provision of tables and charts, this book is essential reading for students of archaeology, zoology and dental science.
Book Synopsis Stone Revelations of the Last Ice Age by : Harold E. Young, Jr.
Download or read book Stone Revelations of the Last Ice Age written by Harold E. Young, Jr. and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2011, retired doctor Hal Young discovered perfectly preserved prehistoric stone sculptures that revealed a pictorial history of the Pleistocene epoch in Albemarle County, Virginia. With 188 color photos, 3 illustrations, 1 map, and index, Stone Revelations of the Last Ice Age documents a world many thought never existed, displaying sculptures of over 35 ice age species and at least 10 unprecedented examples of human faces. The book features ancient artwork that is an astonishing testimony to the earliest human occupation of North America. These ancient artifacts offer insight to many unsolved mysteries of the last ice age, the First People, and extinct megafauna. It's the only book of its kind on the market to include incredible new findings on the Pleistocene epoch. Stone Revelations is a must read for anyone interested in archaeology and North American prehistory.
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Download or read book The Wonders of Nature and Art ... Second Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 1768 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Wonders of Nature and Art; Being an Account of Whatever is Most Curious and Remarkable Throughout the World; Whether Relating to Its Animals, Vegetables, Minerals, Volcano's, Cataracts, Hot and Cold Springs, and Other Parts of Natural History; Or to the Buildings, Manufactures, Inventions, and Discoveries of Its Inhabitants. The Whole Collected from the Writings of the Best Historians, Etc by :
Download or read book The Wonders of Nature and Art; Being an Account of Whatever is Most Curious and Remarkable Throughout the World; Whether Relating to Its Animals, Vegetables, Minerals, Volcano's, Cataracts, Hot and Cold Springs, and Other Parts of Natural History; Or to the Buildings, Manufactures, Inventions, and Discoveries of Its Inhabitants. The Whole Collected from the Writings of the Best Historians, Etc written by and published by . This book was released on 1750 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
