Charles Doolittle Walcott was a paleontologist renowned for his discovery of the Burgess Shale fossils in Canada in the early twentieth century. Largely self-educated, Walcott's career saw him advance through roles at the New York State Museum and the US Geological Survey (USGS), eventually becoming director of the USGS. He was instrumental in shaping American science policy through his involvement in numerous scientific and governmental committees. His discoveries significantly advanced our understanding of early life on Earth.
This book is a comprehensive study of Cambrian geology and paleontology, with a special focus on trilobites. It was first published in 1805 and updated in 1908 by Charles Doolittle Walcott and Charles Elmer Resser.
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