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"On the Trail of Ancient Man" by Roy Andrews ANTIQUE 1926 HC Central Asia Travel/Exploration

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"On the Trail of Ancient Man" by Roy Andrews ANTIQUE 1926 HC Central Asia Travel/Exploration

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ANTIQUE 1926 Illustrated Hardcover Travel/Exploration Book To Central Asia For The Fossil Record. "On the Trail of Ancient Man: a Narrative of the Field Work of the Central Asiatic Expeditions" by Roy Andrews. HARDCOVER 1926 G. P. Putnam & Sons 1st Edition, Stated 2nd Printing w/ Date: "1926" on title page & "Second Printing, October, 1926 on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible hardcover copy. UNCOMMON ASIA TRAVEL/EXPLORATION TITLE IN ORIGINAL TRADE EDITION.

"On the Trail of Ancient Man" is primarily a narrative by Professor Roy Chapman Andrews, often dubbed the original "Indiana Jones", on his fieldwork as leader of the Central Asiatic Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History. In response to many requests for a collected account of his experiences during the expedition, Andrews recounts his adventures throughout Mongolia in the 1920s. He explores Asia, in search of the origins of Ancient Man, as well as the continent's archaeological past. This work is less an attempt at relaying the full scientific significance of the expedition's discoveries, and more an overview of the most important thoughts and ideas. Andrews's analysis takes an anthropological perspective in its exploration of the Mongolian landscape and culture, as well as a paleontologist's point of view when discussing the fossils uncovered, from dinosaur eggs to a Protoceratops skull. Included is a chapter by the then president of the American Museum of Natural History, Henry Fairfield Osborn, on "Giant Beasts of Three Million Years Ago." This work is an early fascinating scientific and cultural analysis on the expedition and ancient history of the Mongolian area, captured in anecdote, photographs, and charming words. This is a must for anyone interested in dinosaurs, ancient man, or early twentieth-century expeditions in the name of archaeology."

Illustrated with photos & fold out map at rear. Internally tight & unmarked, pages lightly toning but not brittle. Binding Exterior; TEG (Top Edge Gilt).handling wear/light edge wear/Scattered rubbing but all lettering/decoration readable. No DJ present.

NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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