Hi, Everyone!

I have seen this book a couple of times on eBay - with little biding.  Keep an eye out for it if you are interested.  eBay does have its uses, if you are discriminate.

Cheers,
Linda

> From: [log in to unmask]
> Date: 2005/04/20 Wed PM 05:23:54 GMT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: fossils
>
> Hey all,
>   Just thought I would let you know of an interesting book I just got at
> Costco. It is relatively inexpensive, about $10 or $12, called The Seashell on the
> Mountaintop by Alan Cutler.
>   It is an easy read. It is the story about Nicolaus Steno from the middle
> 1600's , who is considered the father of geology. In one small part it describes
> the beginnings of the Royal Society of Great Britain and how Martin Lister
> got into such a heated argument about what fossils were that he drew his
> sword!!!
>   It explains the beginnings of what we now take for granted, when the idea
> of plate movement and mountains rising from the sea were unbelievable notions.
>   If you enjoy fossils and history, I really recommend this little book.
>          Since I have no interest whatsoever in any portion of this book, I
> hope you know this is not an advertisement. I just think some of you would
> enjoy it and it was such an unexpected find at Costco, of all places.
>        Carole Marshall
>
>

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