A Catalogue of the Collection of Cambrian and Silurian Fossils Contained in the Geological Museum of the University of Cambridge

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Catalogue of the Collection of Cambrian and Silurian Fossils Contained in the Geological Museum of the University of Cambridge
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. W. Salter
By (author) Adam Sedgwick
By (author) John Morris
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Earth Science
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:258
Dimensions(mm): Height 297,Width 210
Category/GenrePalaeontology
ISBN/Barcode 9781108015943
ClassificationsDewey:560.1723
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 1 Plates, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 31 October 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

John William Salter (1820-1869) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his work as palaeontologist to the Geological Survey of Great Britain. This is a complete catalogue of the Cambrian and Silurian fossils in the Geological Museum at the University of Cambridge. Preceded by a detailed introductory section on the Palaeozoic system, the catalogue is arranged by geological strata, covering the various groups of Cambrian and Silurian fossils. The entries include detailed illustrations, along with references to the location of each fossil in the collection, its name and details of its place of origin. Revised by staff of the University and published posthumously in 1873, the catalogue also contains a substantial preface by Adam Sedgwick, famous for his role in the development of modern geology,which provides fascinating insights into the geological advances of the Victorian era.