Paleontological Society of Austin
Book Review
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Charles E. Finsley
This is the basic bible for Texas collectors, providing the broadest
coverage available in a single volume. Seventy to eighty percent of
what you find will be in here. You may not always be able to identify
down to the species, but you will generaly be able to locate the
genus. Some items, like shark teeth and ammonites, will often require
additional resources, but overall this is the first book you
need when collecting in Texas.
The one annoying aspect of the book are the geological maps
added in the back of the second editon. They are not very readable.
For decent maps you need to contact the UT Bureau of Economic Geology.
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1. See The Collector's Guide to fossil Sharks and Rays From the Cretaceous of Texas by Welton and Farish (this indespensible item has been reprinted and is now available. See Amazon.) and Texas Cretaceous Ammonites and Nautiloids by Emerson, et. al. The later is available from the Paleo Section of the Houston Gem and Mineral Society, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099.