Paleocene Faunas of the San Juan Basin, New Mexico - William Diller Matthew - Bog

Paleocene Faunas of the San Juan Basin, New Mexico is a scholarly work published in the Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, New Series, Volume 30. The book is authored by William Diller Matthew, a renowned paleontologist who specialized in the study of fossil mammals. The book focuses on the Paleocene epoch, a geological period that occurred around 66 to 56 million years ago. Specifically, it explores the faunas of the San Juan Basin in New Mexico, which is one of the most important fossil sites in North America. The book contains detailed descriptions of the various species of mammals, reptiles, and plants that lived in the area during the Paleocene, based on Matthew's extensive research and analysis of the fossils found in the basin. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the scientific concepts presented. This book is an important resource for paleontologists, geologists, and anyone interested in the history of life on Earth.Foreword By Edwin H. Colbert.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.