author
George Reber
A pioneering American paleobotanist and paleontologist, he spent decades exploring fossil cycads and petrified forests in the American West and beyond. His work helped bring ancient plant life into clearer view for both scientists and general readers.
1 Audiobook
The Christ of Paul; Or, The Enigmas of Christianity
by George Reber
About the author
Born in Pennsylvania in 1865, George Reber Wieland built his career around a deep fascination with fossils, especially cycads — ancient seed plants that shaped much of his scientific life. He became closely associated with Yale University as a research associate and took part in expeditions across the western United States, Mexico, and South America.
Wieland wrote numerous books and articles on fossils, petrified forests, and prehistoric plant life. His research helped expand knowledge of fossil plants at a time when paleobotany was still developing, and he became particularly known for his studies of cycads and related fossil discoveries.
He also played a role in drawing attention to important fossil sites in the Black Hills, including efforts connected to the preservation of fossil-rich landscapes. He died in 1953, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both field adventure and careful scientific study.