About the author
Bruce L. Stinchcomb is the author of a series of illustrated reference books on minerals and fossils published by Schiffer Publishing, including Mineral Treasures of the Ozarks, Jewels of the Early Earth, Paleozoic Fossil Plants, and World's Oldest Fossils. Each book is built around large numbers of color photographs - several hundred in each case - documenting specimens from a specific region or geological period, from the Ozark highlands of Missouri and Arkansas to Precambrian shield formations and Paleozoic plant fossils. The text accompanying the images covers the geology of the areas and periods discussed and, in several titles, includes information useful for collectors, such as identification notes and price ranges. The books are aimed at rock and fossil collectors and enthusiasts rather than professional geologists, functioning as field and reference guides for people building or evaluating their own mineral and fossil collections.
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💬 What our editors say about Bruce L Stinchcomb's books
“While visually stunning and scientifically informative, this text is strictly for those with a specific interest in Ozark regionology. It does not suit general readers seeking broad geological overviews or casual nature lovers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Mineral Treasures of the Ozarks
“This book is a visually arresting celebration of Paleozoic flora, relying heavily on over 670 color images to narrate the story of Devonian forests and Carboniferous coal swamps. It succeeds brilliantly as a coffee-table…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Paleozoic Fossil Plants
“This volume is a visual feast for geology enthusiasts and those interested in the metaphysical significance of ancient minerals. The high-quality photography effectively captures the beauty of Precambrian fossils and crystalline…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Jewels of the Early Earth: Minerals and Fossils of the Precambrian
📋 Editions by Bruce L Stinchcomb in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Treasures of the Ozarks | 2014 | Schiffer Publishing | 160 | 9780764347153 |
| Paleozoic Fossil Plants | — | Schiffer Publishing | 160 | 9780764343278 |
| Jewels of the Early Earth: Minerals and Fossils of the Precambri | 2012 | Schiffer Publishing | 160 | 9780764338809 |
| World's Oldest Fossils | — | Schiffer Publishing | 160 | 9780764326974 |
