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Florida's Fossils: Guide to Location, Identification and Enjoyment

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The reviewer who wrote under the title of "Buyer Beware" is badly informed if he/she thinks that people who study fossils are "archaeologists." In fact, archaeologists study the remains of past people, while paleontologists study fossils.

Dr. Robin Brown is indeed a retired medical doctor, but as an accomplished avocational paleontologist, he is one of the most respected experts on Florida's fossils in the state. He works regularly with paleontologists of the Florida Museum of Natural History (Florida's official natural history museum), and he has contributed numerous important fossil specimens to that institution.

If you are interested in an authoritative, easy-to-read, and beautifully illustrated guide to Florida's fossils, Robin Brown's book is for you.

A timeless gem! This informative guide from Robin C. Brown will make Florida's past come to life, whether you're an amateur or professional paleontologist. The photos are large, clear and ideal for comparing your finds, and the text is concise and easy to understand. You might need two copies: one for the field and one for your home or office.

This great book sorts out the confusing and often contradictory jumble of fossils one finds when hunting in Florida. It is the only trade book available that does this. PLUS it has a fabulous section of photographs for help in identification. Whatever else he is, the author is a man of science!

Very easy to read, understand, and use book. I have visited many of the sites listed in the book, and have enjoyed them tremendously. This book eliminates the need to cart around several books to find the information needed. Perfect for the amateur fossil hunter.

Very nicely presented book. Photos are very good. A great guidebook and reference for any collector's library.

Excellent discussion of Florida's paleo past and photographs of typical Florida fossils make this book an indispensable tool for the Florida fossil enthusiast. I've worn my copy out by going back to it so often!

This book provides a well-rounded introduction for anyone who wishes to collect fossils in Florida and doesn't want to or can't collect in the typical tourist areas. On our recent vacation,from information in the book, we decided on a river, found the locale mentioned and came away with some specimens that look to be promising when we get a chance to clean them. The auther writes to someone that has never collected in Florida, developing the geology, with clear diagrams and photographs of some fossils that could be found.

I HAVE ENJOYED THIS BOOK GREATLY, I HAVE BEEN TO ALOT OF THE LOCATIONS AND I REALLY ENJOYED THE READ. THE AUTHOR IS DOWN TO EARTH AND IS AN EASY READ.

This book is a wealth of information, the Bible if you will for Florida teachers, layman, even paleontologists from elsewhere in the world! Can not say enough good things about it! I use it as a reference source very often. I have looked thru all the other books of this type and all pale in comparison.

This is a good book, especially for its time. That said, it is time for an update!