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House of Lost Worlds

Dinosaurs, Dynasties, & the Story of Life on Earth
Jan 12, 2018Plsreadmore rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, start to finish. Aside from scientific information about life on our planet hundreds of millions of years ago and why various discoveries (sometimes in our own backyards) are important, it describes university politics and personal relationships and rivalries between the principals. The motivation and the hardships that people endured in the quest for knowledge (or fame) are a story in themselves. A compelling argument is made for the existence of museums, whether as repositories for scientists (with collections rediscovered sometimes 100 years after collection), as entertainment, or education. I have a new perspective on and appreciation for museums and the people who make them possible.