Publisher's Synopsis
""The Tertiary Lake Basin Of Florissant Colorado, The Fossil Fauna And Flora Of The Florissant Shales, Plants Of The Florissant Region In Colorado"" is a comprehensive book written by Junius Henderson in 1906. The book provides an in-depth study of the Florissant region in Colorado, focusing on the Tertiary Lake Basin and the fossil fauna and flora found in the Florissant Shales. The book is divided into three sections, each covering a different aspect of the Florissant region. The first section provides a detailed description of the Tertiary Lake Basin, including its geology, topography, and climate. The second section focuses on the fossil fauna and flora found in the Florissant Shales, including insects, fish, plants, and other organisms. The third section provides a comprehensive guide to the plants of the Florissant region, including detailed descriptions and illustrations of each species.Throughout the book, Henderson draws on his extensive knowledge of the Florissant region, as well as his expertise in botany and paleontology, to provide a detailed and informative account of the area. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings, and maps, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of the Florissant region.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.