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OverviewOfficial guide to Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' sculptures at Crystal Palace, Sydenham, including dinosaurs and other antediluvian 'monsters. Owen's guide offers technical descriptions of their biology and geology. The goal was to move beyond sensationalism to create accurate and sophisticated 'visual education' for visitors. 1854 facsimile. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard OwenPublisher: Euston Grove Press Imprint: Euston Grove Press Volume: 15 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.073kg ISBN: 9781906267360ISBN 10: 1906267367 Pages: 50 Publication Date: 01 June 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRichard Owen was Hunterian Professor and Conservator at the Royal College of Surgeons and soon to be Superintendent of the Natural History Department at the British Museum, later the Natural History Museum (London). He served as a consultant to Hawkins on this project. Owen was one of the most important paleontologists and comparative anatomists of the 19th century. He invented the taxonomic category of dinosaurs. This guide shows Owen's biases and special interests. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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