Hunting The Ancestral Elephant In The Fayum Desert (1907)

""Hunting The Ancestral Elephant In The Fayum Desert"" is a book written by Henry Fairfield Osborn and first published in 1907. The book is an account of Osborn's expedition to the Fayum Desert in Egypt in search of the ancestral elephant. Osborn was a renowned American paleontologist and president of the American Museum of Natural History, and this book chronicles his journey to uncover the remains of the prehistoric elephant known as Elephas recki. The book is divided into three parts: the first part describes the geography, history, and culture of the Fayum region, while the second part details the expedition itself, including the challenges faced by the team and the discoveries they made. The third part of the book provides a scientific analysis of the fossils found during the expedition, including detailed descriptions of the anatomy and evolution of the ancestral elephant.Throughout the book, Osborn provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people he meets, and the wildlife encountered during the expedition. He also discusses the broader implications of his findings for the study of evolution and the history of life on Earth.Overall, ""Hunting The Ancestral Elephant In The Fayum Desert"" is a fascinating account of a pioneering scientific expedition, written by one of the most respected paleontologists of the early 20th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, the evolution of mammals, or the culture and geography of Egypt.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.