Geology and Inhabitants of the Ancient World: Richard Owen's 1854 Guide to Crystal Palace Dinosaurs. Facsimile - Paperback

by Richard Owen (Author)

Official 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.