{"product_id":"the-fossils-of-the-south-downs-or-illustrations-of-the-geology-of-sussex-paperback-9781108021098","title":"The Fossils of the South Downs; Or, Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108021098","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Fossils of the South Downs\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOr, Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first published descriptions of different dinosaur and other fossil remains from southern England, first published in 1822.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGideon Algernon Mantell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108021098, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 September 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e440 pages, 37 b\/w illus.  4 colour illus.  1 map\u003cbr\u003e29.7 x 21 x 2.3 cm, 1.05 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eGideon Mantell (1790–1852) was an English physician and geologist best known for pioneering the scientific study of dinosaurs. After an apprenticeship to a local surgeon in Sussex, Mantell became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1811. He developed an interest in fossils, and in 1822 his discovery of fossil teeth which he later identified as belonging to an iguana-like creature he named Iguanadon spurred research into ancient fossils. This volume, first published in 1822, contains Mantell's early research into fossil remains of southern England. Arranged according to rock type and strata, Mantell provides descriptions and analysis of fossil tropical plants, fish, molluscs and what he described as 'an animal of the lizard tribe, of enormous magnitude'. This volume was the first published work to describe a collection of dinosaur remains and provides a fascinating view of early palaeontological research before the formation of the discipline.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Preliminary essay\u003cbr\u003e 2. Geographical description of the south-eastern division of Sussex\u003cbr\u003e 3. Geological structure of the county\u003cbr\u003e 4. Green sand formation\u003cbr\u003e 5. Iron sand\u003cbr\u003e 6. Tilgate limestone, etc.\u003cbr\u003e 7. Weald clay, and Sussex marble\u003cbr\u003e 8. Green sand\u003cbr\u003e 9. Chalk formation\u003cbr\u003e 10. Blue chalk marl\u003cbr\u003e 11. Grey chalk marl\u003cbr\u003e 12. Lower chalk\u003cbr\u003e 13. Upper, or flinty chalk\u003cbr\u003e 14. Tertiary formations\u003cbr\u003e 15. Druid sandstones\u003cbr\u003e 16. Plastic clay\u003cbr\u003e 17. London clay\u003cbr\u003e 18. Alluvial formations\u003cbr\u003e 19. Diluvium\u003cbr\u003e 20. Alluvium\u003cbr\u003e 21. Concluding observations\u003cbr\u003e 22. List of new genera and species\u003cbr\u003e 23. Explanation of the plates\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20lithosphere%20%5BRBG%5D%22\"\u003eRBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006021783832,"sku":"9781108021098","price":41.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108021098i.jpg?v=1694869631","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-fossils-of-the-south-downs-or-illustrations-of-the-geology-of-sussex-paperback-9781108021098","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}