Life in Stone is the first book to focus on British Columbia's fossils. Each of its chapters is written by a specialist for a general audience, and each is devoted to a separate fossil group that is particularly well represented in the province. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, Life in Stone will provide fascinating reading for anyone interested in learning more about the animals and plants that inhabited British Columbia during prehistoric times.

A most remarkable book ... Each chapter clearly fits as part of the whole yet each one is a unique adventure into a fascinating part of the ancient world ... The book leaves me, as I'm sure it will leave others, with a sense of wonder about B.C.'s ancient life and how it fits into the world scheme of paleontology. -- Richard Hebda, Royal British Columbia Museum A very important contribution to the field of public education in science ... Very readable. -- Brian Chatterton, University of Alberta

About the Author
Rolf Ludvigsen lives on Denman Island, British Columbia, where he runs the Denman Institute for Research on Trilobites. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria and the Chair of the British Columbia Paleontological Alliance.

Reviews
For the beginner, this fascinating book will challenge and reward in equal measure. For the professional, it will provide a valuable introduction to the literature and to British Columbia's ancient history. -- John E. Storer * Canadian Book Review Annual, 1996 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780774805780
Author Rolf Ludvigsen
Format Paperback
Page Count 318
Imprint University of British Columbia Press
Publisher University of British Columbia Press
Weight(grams) 500g