The Dragon Seekers
How an Extraordinary Circle of Fossilists Discovered the Dinosaurs and Paved the Way for Darwin
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Narrated by:
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Stuart Langton
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These 19th-century pioneers were an eccentric lot that included a working-class woman, an Oxford professor with a theatrical bent, a crisis-ridden country doctor who was never quite accepted among London's scientific elite, and an expert anatomist who once dissected a rhino in his living room.
These were the Dragon Seekers, the people who brought the myths to life and whose work, within a populace raised on a literal interpretation of Genesis, laid the groundwork for the revolutionary ideas of Darwin.
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Critic reviews
"Stuart Langton's reading is admirably straightforward. He speaks clearly, seems comfortable with reptilian nomenclature, and tells the story in a full-speed-ahead manner." (AudioFile)
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Logan Kedzie
- 09-24-10
Excellent non-fiction history of science title
Very good listen. Infrequently dry but always engaging, this book covers a realm of the history of science that's generally left out, namely some of fascinating characters who made up the early fossilists. Highly recommended for anyone interested in science.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Glenn Chee
- 08-06-09
Primer for books on Darwin
This book presents the thinking & the groundwork for the period immediately before Darwin's 1859 book "On the Origin of Species". Darwin conceived his theory in 1838 but said that if he had published 20 years earlier the world wouldn't have been ready for it. The narration is excellent but even better are the short parenthetical explanations of technical terms which are slipped in as if they were a natural part of the writing.
THIS TECHNIQUE WHICH SHOULD BE USED IN ALL AUDIOBOOKS WITH A TECHNICAL BENT.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- NK
- 06-20-11
Dragon Seekers
Overall it was an ok book. The topic is interesting in the fact these were some of the early leaders in the field and it was starting to come of age. I got stuck in the more detailed than I needed descriptions of the various fossils. Overall I was glad I took the time to listen in.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Sulpicia
- 12-25-18
Dinosaurs & History of Science
I really enjoyed this book. It's a great blend of history of science (and ideas) coupled with careful assessment of findings from a working paleontologist. Highly recommended for anyone who likes dinosaurs, the history of science, or 19th century intellectual history. Accessible for a public audience (although it helps if you have some vague background in 19th century Britain and/or acquaintance with marine reptiles)
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