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100	1		_aDawson, John William, Sir, _d1820-1899
245	1	4	_aThe Geological History of Plants
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-01-23
508			_aProduced by Tom Cosmas compiled from files made available at The Internet Archive.
520			_a"The Geological History of Plants" by Sir John William Dawson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of the plant kingdom throughout geological time, making it appealing not only to specialists in geology and botany but also to general readers interested in the evolution of life on Earth. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring key concepts in geological chronology and the classification of plants. Dawson reflects on the previously fragmented understanding of fossil plants, emphasizing how modern discoveries have enhanced our knowledge of ancient flora and its evolution. He clarifies that this work will synthesize existing facts and theories regarding plant life across geological ages, using simplified language and footnotes for detailed references. The author underscores the importance of understanding this historical development to appreciate the complexity and diversity of plant life as it has transformed over millions of years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPaleobotany
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51021
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