William Buckland Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Buckland.

William Buckland (1784-1856) was a prominent English geologist and paleontologist. He is best known for his contributions to the study of fossilized remains, particularly in its early stages. Buckland conducted extensive research on ancient cave deposits, leading to his identification of the first known dinosaur, Megalosaurus. He also made significant findings related to the study of human remains, including the discovery and interpretation of a series of ancient animal bones and teeth found in the Paviland Cave, erroneously referred to as the "Red Lady of Paviland." Buckland's work laid the foundation for the scientific understanding of prehistoric life.

Geology holds the keys of one of the kingdoms of nature; and

Geology holds the keys of one of the kingdoms of nature; and it cannot be said that a science which extends our Knowledge, and by consequence our Power, over a third part of nature, holds a low place among intellectual employments.

William Buckland

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