The Life Of A Fossil Hunter (1909) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104573287)

""The Life of a Fossil Hunter"" is a memoir written by Charles Hazelius Sternberg, a prominent American paleontologist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a detailed account of Sternberg's life and work as a fossil hunter, including his experiences exploring the American West and Canada in search of prehistoric remains.Sternberg's story begins with his childhood in New York State, where he developed an early fascination with fossils and natural history. He then goes on to describe his early expeditions to the western United States, where he discovered numerous dinosaur fossils and other ancient artifacts.Throughout the book, Sternberg recounts the many challenges he faced as a fossil hunter, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and the ever-present danger of encountering dangerous animals. He also describes the many scientific discoveries he made over the course of his career, including the discovery of several new species of dinosaurs.""The Life of a Fossil Hunter"" is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the history of paleontology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Hazelius Sternberg
ISBN-10: 1104573288
ISBN-13: 9781104573287
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d