Thomas
McLoughlin

Welcome to the author’s page, where we delve into the fascinating journey of a dedicated geologist and prolific contributor to the field.

About me

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Meet our seasoned geologist, whose journey began with a Bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University in 1979 and a Master’s thesis in geology from Eastern Kentucky University. With two semesters in paleontology, the author joined the US Department of Labor MSHA in 1980, serving as a geologist and coal-mine inspector for 28 years.

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My Books

A Guide to Pennsylvanian (Carboniferous) Age Plant Fossils of Southwest Virginia

This book is a picture guide to fossil plants and a few fossil marine organisms found in close association with the coal measures in Southwestern Virginia. The fossils are sorted by groups and located as to coal seam horizon and geographic location. 

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Plant Fossil Atlas From (Pennsylvanian) Carboniferous Age Found in Central Appalachian Coalfields

This book is a picture guide to fossil plants and a few fossil marine organisms found in close association with the local measures in the central Appalachian region. The fossils are sorted by groups and the specimens sampling site locations are listed by coal seam horizon and geographic location. 

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Atlas Of Pennsylvanian (Carboniferous) Age Plant Fossils of the Central Appalachian Coalfields: Volume 2

This book is a picture guide to fossil plants and a few fossil marine organisms found in close association with the coal measures in the central Appalachian region. The fossils are sorted by groups and the specimens sampling site locations are listed by coal seam horizon and geographic location.

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"I have the author's other books, and find them very knowledgeable and informative. My only complaint is the size and quality of many of the photos. Being in a coal area with Carboniferous age fossils, it's difficult to find anything for reference. Photos could be better; but I've gotten a lot of answers and information from the books so far."
MG53Amazon Customer
"It's a great book. Very informative!"
Herbert Close, Jr.Amazon Customer
"Five Stars! Interesting book."
RPAmazon Customer
"As a parent, it help to show the picture and description of the fossil tree. nice to have when looking at plant fossils. recommend"
Bill ClarkAmazon Customer
"I am fairly new at collecting fossil plants, so I have been reading as much as I can about the subject. This inexpensive ebook, was a pleasant surprise. Well written, in a clear, organized, way plus it manages to communicate some of the authors comfort with and enthusiasm about his favorite subject. I found the (many) photos useful too; as were the notations about sites in the region."
Raymond DobbinsAmazon Customer
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