When the Invasion of Land Failed - (Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleo) by George McGhee

This book provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the ecological consequences of the twin extinction events that occurred within the Late Devonian Epoch, and how these events almost led to the failure of the animal invasion of land.

The author examines the theories proposed to explain their occurrence and explores the potential evolution of the modern world if the extinctions had never taken place.

With a wealth of new discoveries synthesized into a coherent evolutionary story, this book is highly recommended for geologists, biologists, and anyone interested in paleontology and environmental change.