Samuel Wendell Williston
'Water Reptiles of the Past and Present' by Samuel Wendell Williston offers a comprehensive overview of aquatic reptiles, both living and extinct. Published in 1914, this seminal work explores the evolutionary history, anatomy, and classification of a diverse group of reptiles adapted to aquatic life. Williston delves into the fascinating world of these creatures, providing detailed descriptions and insightful analyses. The book covers a wide range of species, from ancient marine reptiles of the Mesozoic Era to modern-day aquatic reptiles. It is an invaluable resource for paleontologists, zoologists, and anyone interested in the evolution and natural history of reptiles. Williston’s meticulous research and clear presentation make this book a lasting contribution to the field, offering enduring insights into the lives of these remarkable animals.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.
