Assembling the Dinosaur: Fossil Hunters, Tycoons, and the Making of a Spectacle
Traces how fossil hunters and wealthy tycoons shaped the creation of dinosaur displays in American museums during the Gilded Age.
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This book examines the development of dinosaur displays in American museums during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
It highlights the roles of fossil hunters and wealthy industrialists in shaping public understanding of prehistoric life.
The narrative connects scientific discovery with commercial interests and museum spectacle.
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