Hunting The Ancestral Elephant In The Fayum Desert is a non-fiction book written by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1907. The book is a detailed account of Osborn's expedition to the Fayum Desert in Egypt, where he and his team searched for the remains of a prehistoric elephant species called the Moeritherium.The book begins with a brief history of the discovery of the Moeritherium and its significance in the field of paleontology. Osborn then describes his journey to Egypt and the challenges he faced while navigating the desert ...
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Hunting The Ancestral Elephant In The Fayum Desert is a non-fiction book written by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1907. The book is a detailed account of Osborn's expedition to the Fayum Desert in Egypt, where he and his team searched for the remains of a prehistoric elephant species called the Moeritherium.The book begins with a brief history of the discovery of the Moeritherium and its significance in the field of paleontology. Osborn then describes his journey to Egypt and the challenges he faced while navigating the desert terrain. He also provides a detailed description of the various animals and plants he encountered on his journey.As the expedition progresses, Osborn and his team discover several fossils of the Moeritherium, which they carefully excavate and transport back to the United States for further study. The book includes detailed illustrations and photographs of the fossils, as well as descriptions of the techniques used to extract them from the ground.Throughout the book, Osborn also provides insights into the scientific methods used in paleontology and the importance of studying prehistoric species in understanding the evolution of life on Earth. He also reflects on the cultural significance of the Moeritherium and its place in Egyptian history.Overall, Hunting The Ancestral Elephant In The Fayum Desert is a fascinating account of a pioneering paleontological expedition and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the study of prehistoric life.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.
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