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_aHutchinson, H. N. _q(Henry Neville), _d1856-1927 |
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_aExtinct Monsters : _bA Popular Account of Some of the Larger Forms of Ancient Animal Life |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-04-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas 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"Extinct Monsters" by H. N. Hutchinson is a popular account written in the late 19th century. This intriguing work explores some of the larger forms of ancient animal life, emphasizing the remarkable creatures that roamed the earth long before humans. The book aims to revive these extinct beings through vivid descriptions and illustrations, bridging the gap between their fossilized remains and the imaginations of contemporary readers. The opening of the book introduces the concept of prehistoric life, underscoring the fascination that these ancient creatures inspire. Hutchinson discusses how our understanding of extinct animals has evolved through paleontological discoveries, drawing attention to notable examples such as dinosaurs and ancient reptiles. With a clear aim to engage the public, the author emphasizes the importance of visual representations, showcasing the work of artists and scientists who have worked to reconstruct the appearance and habits of these extinct species. This thought-provoking introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these ancient giants throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aPaleontology | ||
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_aWoodward, Henry, _d1832-1921 |
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_aSmit, Joseph, _d1836-1929 |
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