Edwin Harris Colbert Libri

This is the only biography of William Diller Matthew (1871-1930), a paleontologist's paleontologist, and a man who occupies a major position in the history of North American paleontology. Using personal letters, archives, and accounts from those who knew Matthew, Edwin Colbert paints a compelling portrait of the scientist's work, presenting a delightful look at Matthew's family and life in New York at the turn of the century, complete with photographs of his excavations and world travels, relatives, and environs.

Fascinating, lavishly illustrated story of dinosaur research from beginnings in 19th-century England to 1960. Achievements of Buckland, Mantell, Cope, Marsh, Huxley, Sternberg, Brown, many other researchers. Also expeditions, excavations, reconstruction, rivalries, more. 116 photographs. 47 figures and maps.