Discovery And Transportation To St. Petersburg Of The Berezovka Mammoth (1905)

The book ""The Discovery And Transportation To St. Petersburg Of The Berezovka Mammoth (1905)"" by Hugh Robert Watkin is a detailed account of the discovery and transportation of a mammoth fossil from Berezovka, Siberia to St. Petersburg in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the excavation process, the challenges faced during transportation, and the scientific significance of the mammoth's discovery.Watkin, an English zoologist and paleontologist, was part of the team that discovered the mammoth fossil in Berezovka. He provides a first-hand account of the excavation process, describing the tools and techniques used to carefully extract the mammoth's remains from the permafrost.The book also covers the logistical challenges of transporting the mammoth from Berezovka to St. Petersburg, a journey that took over a year to complete. Watkin describes the various modes of transportation used, including sledges, boats, and trains, and the difficulties of navigating through the harsh Siberian terrain.In addition to providing a detailed account of the discovery and transportation of the mammoth, Watkin also discusses the scientific significance of the find. He describes the mammoth's anatomy and provides insights into its behavior and habitat, offering valuable information to scientists studying the prehistoric era.Overall, ""The Discovery And Transportation To St. Petersburg Of The Berezovka Mammoth (1905)"" is a fascinating account of a significant scientific discovery, providing valuable insights into the world of paleontology and the challenges of scientific exploration in remote and challenging environments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.