The Later Extinct Floras Of North America (1898)

The Later Extinct Floras Of North America is a book written by John Strong Newberry and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive study of the plant life that once existed in North America, but has since become extinct. Newberry was a renowned geologist and paleontologist, and his work in this book is based on his extensive research and analysis of fossilized plant remains found throughout North America.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different period in North American history, from the Cretaceous period to the Tertiary period. Newberry provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various plant species that existed during each period, including ferns, conifers, and flowering plants.In addition to the scientific descriptions of the extinct flora, Newberry also provides historical context for each period and discusses the environmental factors that may have contributed to the extinction of these plant species. He also explores the relationship between the extinct flora and the evolution of modern plant life in North America.Overall, The Later Extinct Floras Of North America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North American plant life, as well as for scientists and researchers studying paleobotany and evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.