The first full-blown account of Roy Chapman Andrews, a gun-toting, snake-hating fossil exploring scientist who discovered the velociraptor. Fighting sandstorms and bandits, political intrigue and civil wars, Andrews' search for dinosaurs is cloaked in a sweeping historical narrative.16 pp. photos.

Excerpt from On the Trail of Ancient Man: A Narrative of the Field Work of the Central Asiatic Expeditions We now turn to the northern hemisphere, to the Arctogaea or homeland area of animal dispersal in the dawn period of the mammalian life on the soil of the northern hemisphere. First, on Opposite sides of the globe we observe two great colonies, one in Europe and one in the Rocky Mountain region of America, which are full of different degrees of kin dred in their mammalian life; yet they are separated by ten thousand miles of intervening land in which not a single similar form is found. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The ancient Romans were responsible for many remarkable achievements—Roman numerals, straight roads—but one of their lesser-known contributions was the creation of the tourist industry. The first people in history to enjoy safe and easy travel, Romans embarked on the original Grand Tour, journeying from the lost city of Troy to the Acropolis, from the Colossus at Rhodes to Egypt, for the obligatory Nile cruise to the very edge of the empire. And, as Tony Perrottet discovers, the popularity of this route has only increased with time. Intrigued by the possibility of re-creating the tour, Perrottet, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend, sets off to discover life as an ancient Roman. The result is this lively blend of fascinating historical anecdotes and hilarious personal encounters, interspersed with irreverent and often eerily prescient quotes from the ancients—a vivid portrait of the Roman Empire in all its complexity and wonder.

Embark on a thrilling adventure across the enigmatic Mongolian plains in this book by renowned explorer Roy Chapman Andrews. Join the Second Asiatic Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History as they venture into the unexplored territories of Mongolia and North China, uncovering secrets of the wild and encountering captivating wildlife. From the very first page, Andrews shares his enthralling experiences in the vast Mongolian landscapes, capturing the essence of this remote and mysterious region. From encounters with antelopes and wild boars to unexpected meetings with the Mongol people, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the unique flora, fauna, and culture that thrive in this untouched corner of the world.