Gideon Mantell (1790 1852) was an English physician and geologist
best known for pioneering the scientific study of dinosaurs. After
an apprenticeship to a local surgeon in Sussex, Mantell became a
member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1811. He developed an
interest in fossils, and in 1822 his discovery of fossil teeth
which he later identified as belonging to an iguana-like creature
he named Iguanadon spurred research into ancient fossils. This
volume, first published in 1833, contains the results of Mantell's
research into the geology and fossil remains of south-eastern
England, especially Sussex and Kent. Mantell describes each rock
stratum of the region in detail, and includes within each section
descriptions of fossil remains found in the formation, arranged by
species. Copiously illustrated, this volume remains one of
Mantell's best known works and contains fascinating detail
concerning the development of geology and palaeontology.
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