Keith Thomson is professor emeritus of natural history, University of Oxford, where he also served as director of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Former president of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, professor of biology and dean at Yale, he is the author of more than 200 scientific papers and twelve books, including Before Darwin and The Common but Less Frequent Loon and Other Essays, both published by Yale University Press.
"The Legacy of the Mastodon is a delicious read, instructive and
amusing, and will entertain anyone who has wondered how we came to
know the mastodon and its tribe." Ross MacPhee, Nature--Ross
MacPhee"Nature" (09/01/2008)"
"[W]hat makes [The Legacy of the Mastodon]unique is that Thomson
links the emergence of the new nation to the discovery of its
fossils. Along the way, he turns up many surprising gems." Michelle
Press, Scientific American--Michelle Press"Scientific American"
(07/01/2008)"
"A one-stop resource for understanding the major currents of
vertebrae paleontology and associated sciences, plus all the
relevant dramatis personae, right up to the end of the nineteenth
century. This book is a gold mine." Kevin Padian, University of
California, Berkeley
--Kevin Padian"
"An engaging account for general audiences of the history of
vertebrate paleontology in the United States from the 18th century
until 1890, when the US Census Bureau could no longer discern a
western frontier. . . . particularly well-written and accessible."
Hans-Dieter Sues, BioScience--Hans-Dieter Sues "BioScience ""
"The book explains how Darwinian evolution made the second half of
this 'golden age' important scientifically, but Thomson really
succeeds by bringing to life the fossil-finders and their world."
Marc Kaufman, Washington Post--Marc Kaufman"Washington Post"
(06/01/2008)"
"Thomson charts the rise of vertebrate paleontology as a
combination of practical American innovations and philosophical
ones the transcontinental railroad and Jeffersonian ideals." Laren
Porcaro, New Yorker--Laren Porcaro"New Yorker" (05/20/2008)"
Professor Thomson writes with authority, enthusiasm, and impressive
breadth on the history of paleontology in America, which often
reads like an epic adventure story. Andrew O Shaughnessy, Saunders
Director, Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson
Studies, Monticello
--Andrew O Shaughnessy"
"Professor Thomson writes with authority, enthusiasm, and
impressive breadth on the history of paleontology in America, which
often reads like an epic adventure story."--Andrew O'Shaughnessy,
Saunders Director, Robert H. Smith International Center for
Jefferson Studies, Monticello
--Andrew O Shaughnessy"
0;Professor Thomson writes with authority, enthusiasm, and
impressive breadth on the history of paleontology in America, which
often reads like an epic adventure story.1;2;Andrew O7;Shaughnessy,
Saunders Director, Robert H. Smith International Center for
Jefferson Studies, Monticello
-- Andrew O'Shaughnessy
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