A GATHERING OF WONDERS Behind the Scenes At the American Museum of Natural History

by Wallace, Joseph

First Edition

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Book description: Griffin. New. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0312280394 . New book, small remainder mark to one outer edge. "Since it was founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has stood as one of the world's greatest repositories of scientific information and investigation. This delightful book takes us behind the exhibits and shows us some of the great researchers and fabulous objects from the Museum's past and present, including: * the famous Oviraptor eggs unearthed in the Gobi desert. * the stunning new Hall of Biodiversity, whose trees hold 411,000 model leaves* the 563-carat Star of India sapphire and the 632-carat Patricia emerald* Katharine Burden's hunt for the Komodo dragon : "Woman Huntress Revolts Against Playing Safe---Kills Huge 'Malay Dragon' " etc......Museum-goers will find their enjoyment enhanced by the wonderful anecdotes and insights, and armchair travelers will find the back-scenes tour enriching and enlightening. " (377) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Bookseller: Ravenswood Books (CA)
Bookseller Inventory #: 10089
Format/binding: Softcover
Book condition: New
Quantity available: 2
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0312280394
ISBN 13: 9780312280390
Publisher: Griffin
Date published: 2000
Size: 5 x 7.75 x 0.75 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Subjects: HISTORY / General; NATURE / Wildlife; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General;

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