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100 1 _aSeeley, H. G.
_q(Harry Govier),
_d1839-1909
245 1 0 _aDragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-18
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles" by H. G. Seeley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating subject of flying reptiles, also known as pterosaurs, covering their anatomy, evolution, and the role they played in Earth's history. Seeley, an accomplished geologist, draws upon his extensive research and discoveries to unravel the mysteries surrounding these once magnificent creatures. The opening of the work introduces the author’s background and his lifelong fascination with extinct flying reptiles, ignited during his time as a law student attending lectures by Sir Richard Owen. He recounts his investigations spanning over a decade, where he collected numerous fossils, contributing significantly to the understanding of these ancient animals. The narrative sets a tone of enthusiasm and reverence for the natural world, leading into a detailed discussion of the complexities of reptilian anatomy and their unexpected attributes compared to modern animals, establishing the groundwork for the comprehensive exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPterosauria
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35316
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