Bone Sharps, Cowboys, And Thunder Lizards: Edward Drinker Cope, Othniel Charles

Description: Bone Sharps, Cowboys, And Thunder Lizards by Jim Ottaviani, Zander Cannon, Shad Petosky, Kevin Cannon, Mark Schultz Following the Civil War, the United States turned its attention to the unexplored territories between the Mississippi and the Pacific. This is the story of Edwin Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, two scientists who found and fought for those bones, and the artist Charles R Knight who almost single-handedly brought dinosaurs back to life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Wild West provided the setting for some famous battles, but the gunfight at O.K. Corral doesnt hold a candle to the Bone Wars. Following the Civil War, the (Re-)United States turned its attention to the unexplored territories between the Mississippi and the Pacific. The railroads led the way, and to build them we blasted through mountains and leveled valleys and exposed rock that hadnt seen the light of day for millions of years. This is the story of Edwin Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, two scientists who found and fought for those bones, and the artist Charles R. Knight who almost single-handedly brought dinosaurs back to life for an awestruck public. Guest starring Chief Red Cloud and hundreds of his Indian Braves, the Gun-totin and Gamblin Professor John Bell Hatcher, colossal and stupefying Dinosauria of the New World, and featuring special appearances by The Cardiff Giant, P.T. Barnum, Buffalo Bill Cody, Ulysses S. Grant, Alexander Graham Bell, and a plentiful supporting cast of Rogues and Gallants from the Eastern Scientific Establishment and The Old West, the colorful supporting cast makes for a rich blend of history, adventure, science, and art. Long Description The Wild West provided the setting for some famous battles, but the gunfight at O.K. Corral doesnt hold a candle to the Bone Wars. Following the Civil War, the (Re-)United States turned its attention to the unexplored territories between the Mississippi and the Pacific. The railroads led the way, and to build them we blasted through mountains and leveled valleys and exposed rock that hadnt seen the light of day for millions of years. This is the story of Edwin Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, two scientists who found and fought for those bones, and the artist Charles R. Knight who almost single-handedly brought dinosaurs back to life for an awestruck public. Guest starring Chief Red Cloud and hundreds of his Indian Braves, the gun-totin and gamblin Professor John Bell Hatcher, colossal and stupefying Dinosauria of the New World, and featuring special appearances by The Cardiff Giant, P.T. Barnum, Buffalo Bill Cody, Ulysses S. Grant, Alexander Graham Bell, and a plentiful supporting cast of Rogues and Gallants from the Eastern Scientific Establishment and The Old West, the colorful supporting cast makes for a rich blend of history, adventure, science, and art. Details ISBN0966010663 Author Mark Schultz Language English ISBN-10 0966010663 ISBN-13 9780966010664 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 560.92 Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Short Title BONE SHARPS COWBOYS & THUNDER Audience Age 13-16 Subtitle Edward Drinker Cope, Othniel Charles Marsh, and the Gilded Age of Paleontology DOI 10.1604/9780966010664 Imprint GT Labs Place of Publication Ann Arbor Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2005-10-11 NZ Release Date 2005-10-11 US Release Date 2005-10-11 UK Release Date 2005-10-11 Pages 176 Publisher GT Labs Publication Date 2005-10-11 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9881256;

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