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Fossils; an introduction to prehistoric life

by William Henry Matthews

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Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 560 — Natural sciences & mathematics Fossils & Dinosaurs Paleontology
LCC: QE711 .M32 — Science Geology Geology Paleontology

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Published: 1962
Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 560
LCC: QE711 .M32

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