The Life of a Fossil Hunter by Charles H. Sternberg

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Author Sternberg, Charles H. (Charles Hazelius), 1850-1943
Author of introduction, etc. Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935
Title The Life of a Fossil Hunter
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Summary "The Life of a Fossil Hunter" by Charles H. Sternberg is a memoir written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1909. This work recounts the author's adventures and experiences as a dedicated fossil hunter in North America, exploring sites rich in prehistoric life during the Cretaceous period. The narrative emphasizes Sternberg's passion for paleontology, showcasing his travels, discoveries, and the hardships faced in pursuit of ancient fossils. The opening of the book introduces us to the author's formative years and early interests in nature, including his initial fascination with collecting fossils. Sternberg reflects on his childhood spent in New York, his family's history, and the move to Kansas, where he begins to delve deeply into fossil hunting. He vividly recalls incidents that shaped his life, including a serious leg injury and his commitment to collecting and studying fossils in the Dakota Group of the Cretaceous. This beginning sets the stage for a detailed and personal account of the challenges and triumphs faced by a pioneer in the field of paleontology as he dedicates his life to uncovering the remnants of ancient life on Earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
Subject Sternberg, Charles H., (Charles Hazelius), 1850-1943
Subject Paleontologists -- United States -- Biography
Subject Fossils -- Collection and preservation -- United States -- History
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