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The Legacy Of The Mastodon: The Golden Age Of Fossils In America
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A History Of The Early Days Of Fossil Hunting In America, Replete With High Adventure, Ruthless Competitors, And Amazing Scientific Discoveriesthe Uncovering In The Mid1700S Of Fossilized Mastodon Bones And Teeth At Big Bone Lick, Kentucky, Signaled The Beginning Of A Great American Adventure. The West Was Opening Up And Unexplored Lands Beckoned. Unimagined Paleontological Treasures Awaited Discovery: Strange Horned Mammals, Birds With Teeth, Flying Reptiles, Gigantic Fish, Diminutive Ancestors Of Horses And Camels, And More Than A Hundred Different Kinds Of Dinosaurs. This Exciting Book Tells The Story Of The Grandest Period Of Fossil Discovery In American History, The Years From 1750 To 1890. The Volume Begins With Thomas Jefferson, Whose Keen Interest In The American Mastodon Led Him To Champion The Study Of Fossil Vertebrates. The Book Continues With Vivid Descriptions Of The Actual Work Of Prospecting For Fossilsa Pick In One Hand, A Rifle In The Otherand Enthralling Portraits Of Joseph Leidy, Ferdinand Hayden, Edward Cope, And Othniel Marsh Among Other Major Figures In The Development Of The Science Of Paleontology. Shedding New Light On These Scientists Feuds And Rivalries, On The Connections Between Fossil Studies In Europe And America, And On Paleontologys Contributions To Americas Developing National Identity, The Legacy Of The Mastodon Is Itself A Fabulous Discovery For Every Reader To Treasure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Legacy of the Mastodon'? A: The book explores the history of fossil hunting in America, particularly from 1750 to 1890, highlighting significant discoveries and the advent of paleontology.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Legacy of the Mastodon'? A: The author is Keith Stewart Thomson.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Legacy of the Mastodon'? A: The book contains 386 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Legacy of the Mastodon' published? A: It was published on April 28, 2009.
- Q: Is 'The Legacy of the Mastodon' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is a First Edition.
- Q: Does the book cover any influential figures in paleontology? A: Yes, it features portraits of significant figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Joseph Leidy, Ferdinand Hayden, Edward Cope, and Othniel Marsh.
- Q: What kind of adventures does the book describe? A: The book recounts thrilling adventures of fossil hunting, including competition among scientists and the challenges of unearthing fossils.
- Q: What is a unique aspect of the book's narrative? A: The book sheds light on the feuds and rivalries among early paleontologists and how fossil studies contributed to America's national identity.