Thomas F. McLoughlin Unveils the Mysteries of Pennsylvanian Age Plant Fossils in His Paleontology Reference Book at the 2024 London Book Fair

Thomas F. McLoughlin’s scientific paleontology reference book “A Guide to Pennsylvanian (Carboniferous) Age Plant Fossils of Southwest Virginia” will be displayed by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2024 London Book Fair. The book publishing trade fair will occur on March 12-14, 2024, at the Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, United Kingdom.

Explore the hidden wonders of the central Appalachian region, where coal measures hold the secrets of ancient plant life and marine organisms.

“A Guide to Pennsylvanian (Carboniferous) Age Plant Fossils of Southwest Virginia”, meticulously organized, features a stunning array of 71 plates and over 300 pictures and illustrations, the majority of which are presented in vibrant, full-color. Readers will find themselves immersed in the prehistoric world, captivated by the beauty and diversity of pre-dinosaur age fossil plants.

McLoughlin’s guide is the first volume of a trilogy, serving as an unparalleled picture guide to Pennsylvanian-age fossil plants and trees discovered in the Appalachian coalfield of Virginia. Its significance extends beyond its visual appeal, as it stands as the inaugural publication on the plant fossils of Virginia.

The book ingeniously categorizes fossils by groups, providing a visually stunning experience and a detailed understanding of each specimen’s sampling site locations. Coal seam horizons and geographic locations are meticulously listed, creating a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike.

Designed with accessibility in mind, McLoughlin ensures that the guide speaks to both amateurs and advanced collectors, offering explanations of different plant groups in layman’s terms.

Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of ancient life forms. Get a copy of “A Guide to Pennsylvanian (Carboniferous) Age Plant Fossils of Southwest Virginia” by Thomas F. McLoughlin, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ReadersMagnet Bookstore. Check out the author’s website to learn more.

Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit at the London Book Fair at stand #6A90 to check out the book’s display.

“A Guide to Pennsylvanian (Carboniferous) Age Plant Fossils of Southwest Virginia”
Author: Thomas F. McLoughlin
Genre: Scientific, Paleontology, Reference, Biology of Fossils
Publisher: ReadersMagnet LLC
Published date: October 15, 2019

Author
Thomas F. Mcloughlin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Morehead State University in Kentucky. He completed his Master Thesis in Geology at Eastern Kentucky University in 1979.

In 1980, he joined the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) as a geologist and coal mine inspector, collecting plant fossils in coal mines and outcrops in southwestern Virginia.

He taught introduction to geology courses for 26 years. Mcloughlin started as a “rock hound,” collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils, eventually becoming a geologist. He practiced lapidary work, making jewelry from minerals and rocks, during high school and college.

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