The monster-hunters

Chapter 2: ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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A lively, illustrated youth-oriented account traces expeditions and museum work that uncover prehistoric creatures, blending field adventures with scientific explanation. It follows young enthusiasts and museum scientists as they excavate fossils across deserts, river quarries, and frozen wastes, describe restorations and debates about sea-serpents and dragon legends, and present anatomical and life reconstructions of dinosaurs, primitive horses, mastodons, early whales, and flying reptiles. Chapters alternate between narrative field episodes and accessible natural-history exposition, emphasizing methods of discovery, preparation, and exhibition while celebrating the excitement of finding and interpreting ancient remains.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Author desires to express his appreciation of the consultation and assistance of Professor Henry Fairfield Osborn, President of the American Museum of Natural History, New York City, and of the members of the Scientific Staff of the Museum, especially: Dr. Frederic A. Lucas, Director; Dr. W. D. Matthew, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology; Mr. Walter Granger, Associate Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology (Mammals); and Mr. Barnum Brown, Associate Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology (Reptiles). The Author further wishes to express appreciation for the use of illustrations provided by the Museum, naming especially the restorations of Mr. Charles R. Knight.