The Fossils of Florissant

The most diverse fossil bed in the United States provides a unique picture of what life was like 34 million years ago. In the rocks of Florissant, Colorado, lying in the shadow of Pike's Peak, is the evidence of a long-lost world. Encased by the ash of volcanoes that erupted tens of millions of years ago, animals such as insects, fish, and mammals were fossilized in the same deposits as flowers, trees, and the delicate leaves of plants. This amazing collection of animals and plants from the same place at the same time providse a rare, uniquely comprehensive glimpse of life in the past.Through more than 200 color photographs and vivid descriptions of the fossils, Herbert Meyer brings the fossils of Florissant, Colorado to life, not only providing background on the plants and animals, but also exploring the warm environment in which they lived. The site was once a treasure trove for paleontologists who acquired the fossils for museums around the world; it is now protected as Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Meyer's book reveals the beauty of both the site and its delicate fossils, and offers a compelling story of life long ago.

ISBN:	9781588341075
Publisher:	Smithsonian
Imprint:	Smithsonian Books
Published date:	17 Mar 2003
DEWEY:	560.178409788
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	258
Weight:	958g
Height:	263mm
Width:	186mm
Spine width:	22mm

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