The Oriskany Fauna Of Becraft Mountain, Columbia County, New York (1900)

The Oriskany Fauna of Becraft Mountain, Columbia County, New York is a scientific book written by John Mason Clarke and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive study of the fossils found in the Oriskany sandstone formation on Becraft Mountain in Columbia County, New York. The Oriskany sandstone formation is known for its rich fossil record, and Clarke's book provides a detailed analysis of the fauna found in this area. The book includes descriptions of the various species of marine animals that lived in the region during the Devonian period, including trilobites, brachiopods, and crinoids. Clarke's work is considered a significant contribution to the field of paleontology, and it remains an important reference for researchers studying the fossils of the Oriskany sandstone formation.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.