Relics From the Wreck of a Former World

<p><i>Relics From the Wreck of a Former World</i> subtitled <i>Or Splinters Gathered On the Shores of A Turbulent Planet</i> presents a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century geological and paleontological thought. This work champions the vast antiquity of the Earth and provides evidence for animal life existing millions of years before humankind. Through detailed observations and collected 'relics' the author seeks to demonstrate the deep history embedded within the planet's very structure.</p><p>Originally published in 1847 this book offers invaluable insights into the scientific understanding of the era reflecting both the burgeoning field of paleontology and the prevailing perspectives on the Earth's geological timeline. It showcases the early attempts to decipher the fossil record and reconstruct a history stretching back into unimaginable epochs. Relics From the Wreck of a Former World stands as a testament to the enduring human quest to understand our planet's ancient past.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>