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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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George Gaylord Simpson (16 June 19026 October 1984) was an American paleontologist. Simpson was perhaps the most influential paleontologist of the twentieth century, and a major participant in the modern evolutionary synthesis, contributing Tempo and mode in evolution (1944), The meaning of evolution (1949) and The major features of evolution (1953). He was an expert on extinct mammals and their intercontinental migrations. He anticipated such concepts as punctuated equilibrium (in Tempo and mode) and dispelled the myth that the evolution of the horse was a linear process culminating in the modern Equus caballus. He coined the word hypodigm in 1940, and published extensively on the taxonomy of fossil and extant mammals.He was Professor of Zoology at Columbia University, and Curator of the Department of Geology and Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History from 1945 to 1959. He was Curator of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University from 1959 to 1970, and a Professor of Geosciences at the University of Arizona until his retirement in 1982. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (6)

EXCELLENT Companion for Backpacking throughout Eurpope
This is the second time we are backpacking through Europe - and I was thrilled to see that an updated edition had been published prior to our departure.This book is a perfect resource to accomodate anyone planning a trip to Europe - from the novice traveler to the experienced.It provides great information for travelers on any budget or no budget and any taste.We took this with us every where we went. The format is perfect and the information shared is informative and accurate.A must for the European rail traveler!!

A Good Rail Guidebook
In trying to decide which book to get for traveling around Europe for a few months by rail, I looked through this book, Let's Go Europe 2008, Rick Steves Best of Europe 2008, and Europe by Eurail 2008.The latter of these was broken down into sections devoted to major cities, and day trips by train from those cities, which seemed too much like a trip organizer for me.Rick Steves didn't really include the practical point-to-point info I was looking for.Let's Go Europe was comprehensive, but the city maps just weren't that clear.

At the beginning of each chapter (one per country), there's a map of the whole country, then in each city's subsection is a map of the city center with the train station clearly marked.There's a paragraph on each city's train station information, followed by information elsewhere and how best to get around the city.This is important to me, as I wanted a book that'd help me get my bearings upon arriving in a city.Let's Go is similarly formatted, and I think Fodor's is too, but this was the only one with this format geared specifically toward rail travel that I came across.This book also includes a nice laminated tear-out rail map, but I bought a separate map with more detailed city-to-city schedule info, and am also supplementing with timetables from eurail.com.

Before buying this, I had read the review mentioning that there's some out-of-date train ticket info in this book, but I feel like that's a risk you run with any book.It's true, though, that this book alone won't give one a clear understanding of specific ticket options and prices.Europe by Eurail gave a better explanation of these; you may want to glance over it in a store, or just visit www.ricksteves.com/rail or wikitravel.org/en/Eurail.

Frommer's Europe by rail
A very well written guide for anyone traveling in Europe. The "Fast Fact" sections are very helpful for getting a feel for the different countries and places of interest.The maps are great, especially, if your knowledge of European geography is weak.
This book is fun and easy to read.

great book great service
I paid half of what I normally would pay for this book in our school book store.Didn't even notice that is was slightly used.Received it quickly.

Frommer gets the substance right!
I found this guide very useful in plotting out where I wanted to go, how to get there, and what to visit.It was also nice to know about the student discounts at various attractions.I didn't use it for the hotel recomendations, and I used a few of the restaurant ideas, which were usually excellent choices.I traveled all over Europe (12 countries) using this book, the maps provided, and my Eurail.It was helpful in figuring out the ferry options to get from Western Europe to Scandinavia as well.I definately recomend this book to anyone traveling to Europe, as I found it very easy to use as well as useful. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (3)

Disappointment Book
When I ordered this book, I was eager and couldn't wait to receive it. The day I received it and read part of it, was a complete disappointment. First, the book title is misleading!! it should have been "Western Europe" only, it didn't cover all Europe. Second their is not much of assistance how to plan touring Europe by roads, and the attached Europe map is for Railways, small little maps and hardly gives any of the useful information, which is worthless to me.

My main intention of buying this book is to guide me on my first plan to travel to Europe by road from M.E. I found no such help from the book on this matter, and I am going to shelf it at the back in my home library, away from my sight. Don't see much of interest in it. I don't recommend it to anyone at all, unless someone wants to know some information about W.E. countries, main cities, hotels, restaurants, places of interest, etc. which you can easily get from the internet.

Great Information
Seller delivered promptly and book was in great condition.Haven't read the whole thing and I'm sure it will only be put to the test once I travel but it looks like a great guide.

Great for Western Europe
Good for hitting the highlights.Some of the recommendations to restaurants are pricey.Not "Europe", it's Western Europe.Doesn't really hit Eastern Europe too much.All in all, decent. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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1885. With a posthumous essay on instinct by Charles Darwin. Romanes, British biologist, was personal friends with Charles Darwin who had substantial influence on his studies. Despite early strong religious beliefs, Romanes was converted to Darwinism. His work, Mental Evolution in Animals, traces the parallel development of intelligence in the animal world and in man. Contents: The Criterion of Mind; The Structure and Functions of Nerve-Tissue; The Physical Basis of Mind; The Root-Principles of Mind; Explanation of the Diagram; Consciousness; Sensation; Pleasures and Pains, Memory, and Association of Ideas; Perception; Imagination; Instinct; Reason; and Animal Emotions, and Summary of Intellectual Faculties. ... Read more