TY  - BOOK
AU  - Matthews,William Henry
TI  - Texas Fossils: An Amateur Collector's Handbook
T2  - Texas Bureau of Economic Geology Guidebook 2
AV  - QE 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Paleontology -- Texas
N1  - Release date is 2018-01-05; Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online
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N2  - "Texas Fossils: An Amateur Collector's Handbook" by William H. Matthews III is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This handbook serves as a guide for amateur fossil collectors, detailing the nature of fossils, methods of collecting, and the geological context of Texas. It aims to transform the hobby of fossil collecting into a fulfilling and educational pursuit while providing practical insights and techniques for enthusiasts.  The beginning of the handbook introduces the fascinating world of fossils and the growing interest in fossil collection as both an enjoyable hobby and a method for understanding Earth's history. It outlines what fossils are, their significance, and how they have captured human curiosity over ages, from ancient philosophers to modern collectors. The text emphasizes that the handbook is designed to be accessible to amateurs, providing guidance on identifying and cataloging common fossils found in Texas. This introductory section also briefly mentions the geological history of Texas to help contextually ground the fossil study in terms of time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56315
ER  -