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Old Man of the Fossil Beds: A Kansas Dreamer, His Family of Hunters, and Their Search for Prehistoric Sea Creatures
Discover the untold story of Kansas paleontologist Marion Charles Bonner, as told through the eyes of his...
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Discover the untold story of Kansas paleontologist Marion Charles Bonner, as told through the eyes of his daughter in Old Man of the Fossil Beds. From the dusty plains of western Kansas to the bustling halls of North American museums, Bonner's legacy stretches far beyond his groundbreaking discoveries of prehistoric marine animals. But it was his unconventional ways and larger-than-life personality that truly left a mark on those who knew him.
As Bonner's family of eight navigates the challenges of farming, the war years, and the unpredictable forces of nature, his passion for paleontology only grows stronger. Following the example of his mentor, George F. Sternberg, he unearths incredible fossils from the chalk beds of western Kansas, including plesiosaurs, mosasaurs, fish of all sizes, sharks, and even pteranodons.
Full of heart, humor, and raw emotion, Old Man of the Fossil Beds is a gripping tale of one man's insatiable thirst for knowledge, and the enduring love of a family that stood by him through it all. Like unearthing a rare, buried fossil, this book brings to light an obscure area of the country, a hitherto unknown Kansas character, and a fossil-huhting family's way of life.
Author: Melanie Bonner Thomas
Publisher: Chalk Lily Books, LLC
Published: 11/02/2025
Pages: 262
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9798993053103
About the Author
Bonner Thomas, Melanie: - A western Kansas native, Melanie Bonner Thomas is the youngest child of paleontologist Marion Bonner. She spent most of her career as an editor and writer in Austin, Texas, and currently lives in New Orleans. She has written articles on paleontology, archaeology, and history for Texas Monthly and Hispanic magazines.
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