This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 02009301
Title: Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles" by H. G. Seeley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating subject of flying reptiles, also known as pterosaurs, covering their anatomy, evolution, and the role they played in Earth's history. Seeley, an accomplished geologist, draws upon his extensive research and discoveries to unravel the mysteries surrounding these once magnificent creatures. The opening of the work introduces the author’s background and his lifelong fascination with extinct flying reptiles, ignited during his time as a law student attending lectures by Sir Richard Owen. He recounts his investigations spanning over a decade, where he collected numerous fossils, contributing significantly to the understanding of these ancient animals. The narrative sets a tone of enthusiasm and reverence for the natural world, leading into a detailed discussion of the complexities of reptilian anatomy and their unexpected attributes compared to modern animals, establishing the groundwork for the comprehensive exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Seeley, H. G. (Harry Govier), 1839-1909
EBook No.: 35316
Published: Feb 18, 2011
Downloads: 373
Language: English
Subject: Pterosauria
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02009301
Title: Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles" by H. G. Seeley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating subject of flying reptiles, also known as pterosaurs, covering their anatomy, evolution, and the role they played in Earth's history. Seeley, an accomplished geologist, draws upon his extensive research and discoveries to unravel the mysteries surrounding these once magnificent creatures. The opening of the work introduces the author’s background and his lifelong fascination with extinct flying reptiles, ignited during his time as a law student attending lectures by Sir Richard Owen. He recounts his investigations spanning over a decade, where he collected numerous fossils, contributing significantly to the understanding of these ancient animals. The narrative sets a tone of enthusiasm and reverence for the natural world, leading into a detailed discussion of the complexities of reptilian anatomy and their unexpected attributes compared to modern animals, establishing the groundwork for the comprehensive exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Seeley, H. G. (Harry Govier), 1839-1909
EBook No.: 35316
Published: Feb 18, 2011
Downloads: 373
Language: English
Subject: Pterosauria
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.