James Sowerby
The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain, Volume 5, by James Sowerby, meticulously documents and illustrates fossil shells discovered across Great Britain. This volume continues Sowerby’s ambitious project to catalogue the diverse range of testaceous animal remains preserved within the earth. Each entry provides detailed descriptions and hand-colored figures, offering invaluable insights into the paleontology and natural history of the region.A cornerstone of early paleontological study, this work remains significant for researchers, historians of science, and collectors interested in the rich fossil heritage of Great Britain. Sowerby’s precise observations and artistic renderings capture the beauty and scientific importance of these ancient shells, providing a lasting resource for understanding the geological past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
