Publisher's Synopsis
Celebrated science writer Richard Fortey has written a clear and authoritative introduction to fossils, their study and their use in reconstructing the history of the Earth. He discusses what fossils are, how they form, and how they provide us with the evidence for evolution and the emergence of life. Extensively illustrated with photographs from the rich collections at the Natural History Museum, the book gives a current view of our understanding of the significance of fossil finds, and presents palaeontology as a living science. It aims to stimulate the reader to further study and enjoyment of our geological legacy.
