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The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt: The Astonishing and Unlikely True Story of One of the Twentieth Century's Greatest Paleontological Discoveries

Josh Smith; William Nothdurft; Matt Lamanna; Ken Lacovara; Jason Poole; Jen Smith

Synopsis:
“The sometimes perilous search for rare dinosaur bones can make for great adventures, as evidenced in The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt.” —Discover

“If you loved Indiana Jones, you’ll adore this tale of two dinosaur hunters whose expeditions to Egypt, separated by nearly a century of warfare and mystery, brought to light what may have been the largest creature that ever walked the earth.” —Erik Larson, author of The Devil in the White City

“Told deftly and dramatically . . . The tale will keep you riveted as the Smith team unearths Stromer’s lost dinosaurs and the ‘giant near the sea’ rises again.” —The Providence Journal

“Fascinating material.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Fascinating . . . Nothdurft is a science writer who weaves a brilliant and colorful tale.” —Newsday

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Other editions: Softcover - 2010, Softcover - 2009, Softcover - 2008, Hardcover - 2002, 2002