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Andy Secher Travels with Trilobites (Hardback)
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- Publication Name
- Travels with Trilobites
- Title
- Travels with Trilobites
- Subtitle
- Adventures in the Paleozoic
- ISBN-10
- 023120096X
- EAN
- 9780231200967
- ISBN
- 9780231200967
- Release Date
- 06/21/2022
- Release Year
- 2022
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Book Title
- Travels with Trilobites : Adventures in the Paleozoic
- Item Length
- 11.2in
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Earth Sciences / Geology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates, Paleontology, Fossils
- Item Width
- 8.9in
- Item Weight
- 62.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 416 Pages
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Trilobites were some of the most successful and versatile organisms ever to exist. Among the earliest forms of complex animal life, these hard-shelled marine invertebrates inhabited the primal seas of the Paleozoic Era. Their march through evolutionary time began in the Lower Cambrian, some 521 million years ago, and lasted until their demise at the end of the Permian, more than 250 million years later. During this vast stretch of planetary history, these adaptable animals filled virtually every available undersea niche, evolving into more than 25,000 scientifically recognized species. In Travels with Trilobites , Andy Secher invites readers to come along in search of the fossilized remains of these ancient arthropods. He explores breathtaking paleontological hot spots around the world--including Alnif, Morocco, on the edge of the Sahara Desert; the Sakha Republic, deep in the Siberian wilderness; and Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia--and offers a behind-the-scenes look at museums, fossil shows, and life on the collectors' circuit. The book features hundreds of photographs of unique specimens drawn from Secher's private collection, showcasing stunning fossil finds that highlight the diversity, complexity, and beauty of trilobites. Entertaining and informative, Travels with Trilobites combines key scientific information about these captivating creatures with wry, colorful observations and inside stories from one of the world's most prolific collectors.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
023120096x
ISBN-13
9780231200967
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19050430001
Product Key Features
Book Title
Travels with Trilobites : Adventures in the Paleozoic
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Earth Sciences / Geology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates, Paleontology, Fossils
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.2in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
8.9in
Item Weight
62.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qe821.S43 2022
Reviews
Secher provides an impressive tour of locations around the world where one can find the fossilized remains of these creatures, delves into what scientists know about trilobite biology--including molting, reproduction, locomotion, and vision--illustrating his musings with outstanding photographs from his personal collection of over 4,000 fossils., This is a very well written, illustrated, and researched book. It is easy enough for all to understand but also detailed enough for those who already have an interest in trilobites., Natural history nuts will gain a new appreciation for these prehistoric creatures thanks to this awe-inspiring survey., With stunning photographs, Travels with Trilobites takes you through time in an exploration of trilobites that is perfect for scientists, students, researchers, collectors, and anyone generally interested., Andy Secher's book is a love letter to trilobites. Secher showcases the treasures of his own collection, and the photographs are truly impressive. Secher clearly loves trilobites in all their sizes and forms. His admiration for these unique, long-gone creatures, as well as his collecting zeal, are really contagious. So, if Secher's true purpose was to unleash a growing horde of trilobite lovers upon the world, he actually has a pretty good chance of succeeding. Count me in!, Andy Secher's passionate paean to his beloved trilobites is a visually stunning voyage of discovery--a fossil feast for the eyes and fodder for the inquiring mind! Like the best of journeys, this one wanders in leisurely fashion, taking in the spectacular sights and leading us down fascinating narrative side roads to reveal the secrets of these long-vanished denizens of ancient seas. Take the trip . . . and be prepared to to join the ranks of those of us already under the spell of trilobite-o-philia!, This looks first and foremost like a coffee table book...what a book! This is a great book for those who love palaeontology., The backbone of this book is the essays that introduce you to key fossil locations. This is where Secher shines and gives insider stories and insights by himself and other seasoned collectors., One of the world's foremost trilobite collectors shares not only the tales of these gorgeous and stunningly diverse animals but also the eye-opening inside stories of how and where their fossils have been found, prepared, collected (both publicly and privately), bought, sold, and even faked. Plentiful photographs capture the dazzling array of trilobite forms, while Secher's warm writing reveals the reasons, from scholarly to aesthetic, why so many of us have fallen in love with these lost creatures. Prepare to be swept up in his obsession., [ Travels with Trilobites: Adventures in the Paleozoic ] showcases Secher's passion for paleontology in this account of trilobites--one of the most evolutionarily successful species to have lived on Earth., Andy Secher's passionate paean to his beloved trilobites is a visually stunning voyage of discovery--a fossil feast for the eyes and fodder for the inquiring mind! Like the best of journeys, this one wanders in leisurely fashion, taking in the spectacular sights and leading us down fascinating narrative side roads to reveal the secrets of these long-vanished denizens of ancient seas. Take the trip . . . and be prepared to join the ranks of those of us already under the spell of trilobite-o-philia!, Thorough and detailed, this is a well-organized book that takes you on a deep dive into the world of trilobites., Andy Secher's Travels with Trilobites chronicles one of Earth's earliest and most important groups of animals, the trilobites, and the people obsessed with their fossilized remains. The thousands of known trilobite species tell a harrowing tale of a group trying to outrun extinction across vast chunks of deep time. Secher combines stunning photography and his distinctive style into a fascinating look behind the curtain of a little known cultural phenomenon.
Table of Content
On the Space-Time Road with Trilobites, by Niles Eldredge Our Planet's Memory, by Kirk Johnson The Collector's Gene, by Mark Norell Preface Introduction 1. Cambrian Period: 541-485 Million Years Ago 2. Ordovician Period: 485-444 Million Years Ago 3. Silurian Period: 444-419 Million Years Ago 4. Devonian Period: 419-359 Million Years Ago 5. Carboniferous/Permian Periods: 359-252 Million Years Ago 6. Trilobite Thoughts and Observations Final Thought Acknowledgments Glossary Index
Lccn
2021-037496
Dewey Decimal
565.39
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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