Notes on the Fenland; with A Description of the Shippea Man

"Notes on the Fenland; with A Description of the Shippea Man" by T. McKenny Hughes is a book observing the natural sciences of the Fenland of two centuries ago. It’s like a time capsule, revealing the secrets of England's Fenland through geology and paleontology. The book explores everything, like the land's history written in layers of sediment. Hughes looks closely at the Fenland's features, pointing out the sinking ground and distinct rock layers and touches on the plant and animal life over time, shaped by ancient climates. The book culminates with a close look at the Shippea Man, thanks to Macalister's descriptions, connecting us to the people and world of the Fenland's distant past.