Descriptions of the Inferior Maxillary Bones of Mastodons in the Cabinet of the American Philosophical Society


Book published in 1833 describing the inferior maxillary bones of mastodons. Authored by Isaac Hays, this work discusses fossil vertebrate specimens and their relevance to evolutionary theories. Hays's work includes descriptions of fossil specimens and their relevance to the ongoing debate regarding the theory of evolution. The book also touches upon Hays's contributions to paleontology, his involvement in naming disputes with other scientists, and his collaborations with other individuals like Isaac Lea. Hays's arguments for the validity of Tetracaulodon as a distinct species in relation to Harlan's theory are also explored.


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  • HAYS, ISAAC DR

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Arc.MS.56, Box 12