William Diller Matthew, Paleontologist: The Splendid Drama Observed

Author/Contributor(s):	Colbert, Edwin
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Date:	01/12/1993
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

This is the only biography of William Diller Matthew (1871-1930), a paleontologist's paleontologist, and a man who occupies a major position in the history of North American paleontology. Using personal letters, archives, and accounts from those who knew Matthew, Edwin Colbert paints a compelling portrait of the scientist's work, presenting a delightful look at Matthew's family and life in New York at the turn of the century, complete with photographs of his excavations and world travels, relatives, and environs.