Book is in VG condition with owner's ink stamp to inner board, light rubbing to edges, bumping to spine ends else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, light bumping to spine ends, mild soiling to rear cover else bright, intact and whole. ARN W.07; 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

DIGGING INTO THE PAST

Publisher

Dembner Books, New York

Publication Date

1989

Language

English

ISBN 10

0942637089

ISBN 13

9780942637083

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good dust

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Paleontology & Dinosaurs

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Synopsis

The eminent paleontologist recounts his Missouri childhood, the trials of becoming a full-fledged scientist, his many expeditions, and the unearthing of evidence that supports the theory of continental drift and sheds light on the age of dinosaurs

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One of the country's preeminent paleontologists, who was for many years curator and chairman of the department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, here tells the story of his life. He describes his childhood, his schooling, the development of his career, his marriage, his fossil discoveries, his extensive travels and his friendships with famous (and often eccentric) personalities in the scientific world. Anecdotes about his mentor at the Museum of Natural History, the imperious Henry Fairfield Osborn, are particularly entertaining. The book contains a good deal of information about the field work and research involved in the science of paleontology, and accounts of life behind the scenes at the museum. But many of the particulars of Colbert's personal life will hold more interest for old friends than for the general public. Illustrations not seen by PW.
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