The Geological History of Plants (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A vivid introduction to how fossil plants illuminate the Geological History of our planet. Discover how scientists read rock layers and fossil remains to trace the long arc of life from ancient seas to modern forests.

This edition guides readers through the methods and concepts that reveal the Earth's changing climate, landscapes, and biological communities. It blends clear explanations with examples drawn from the fossil record to show how plant life fits into the grand story of geological time.

• See how the crust and its rock beds recording Earth’s history are studied to build a timeline of life.


• Learn how fossil plants are identified, classified, and linked to their ancient environments.


• Explore representative plant groups that dominated different eras and what they tell us about past climates.


• Understand how discoveries in paleobotany inform broader questions about geology and evolution.

Ideal for readers of natural history, geology, and anyone curious about how long, diverse life has shaped our world.

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