Hunting Dinosaurs in the bad Lands of the Red Deer River, Alberta, Canada; a Sequel to The Life of a Fossil Hunter

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Charles Hazelius Sternberg (1850–1943) was an American fossil collector and paleontologist involved in the intense rivalry of The Bone Wars, a period of significant fossil discovery during the Gilded Age. Early in this era, he collected fossils in Kansas for Edward Drinker Cope. Sternberg authored two notable works: "The Life of a Fossil Hunter" (1909) and "Hunting Dinosaurs in the Badlands of the Red Deer River, Alberta, Canada" (1917). His fossil collections, including dinosaurs from the western U.S. and Canada, are housed in museums worldwide. The 1917 classic, republished here, invites readers to explore the rich Cretaceous fossil fields alongside Sternberg, who vividly recounts his experiences in the Red Deer River gorge. He pioneered fossil collecting techniques and made significant dinosaur discoveries, sharing captivating stories that engage enthusiasts of natural history. Sternberg reflects on his fifty years of fossil collecting, crediting his sons and the Geological Survey for their support in achieving remarkable results. His narrative not only details geographical and scientific pursuits but also brings to life the dinosaurs he encountered. This engaging autobiography remains a testament to his legacy as a leading fossil collector.