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Dinosaurs in the Attic
An Excursion into the American Museum of Natural History
Author: Douglas J. Preston
Dinosaurs in the Attic
$11.99
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Book Details
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St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN
9781466871878
In The News
“A rare treat...utterly wonderful to museum buffs.” —Publishers Weekly
“Conveys the feeling of excitement and unflagging curiosity of those working behind the scenes to add to mankind's knowledge of the natural world.” —Lorin Nevling, Jr., Director Emeritus, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago
“Dinosaurs in the Attic is not just chronicle, or even history-it is literature, and a damn good read!” —Charles R. Crumly, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
“The raucous and heroic history of one of America's best-loved museums...a beguiling book.” —Chicago Tribune
“Preston writes...with breezy wit and insight.” —Boston Globe
“A delightful book filled with fascinating stories, anecdotes, and personalities.” —Library Journal