Terrible Lizard: The First Dinosaur Hunters and the Birth of a New Science

Terrible Lizard: The First Dinosaur Hunters and the Birth of a New Science

Deborah Cadbury

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In 1812, the skeleton of a monster was discovered in Dorset, setting in motion a collision between science and religion. "Terrible Lizard" reveals a strange prehistoric era and the struggle that set the stage for Darwin's shattering theories--and for controversies that still rage today. 39 illustrations.

Published: Jan 01, 2000

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Est. Pages: 384

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