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The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way

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Availability:In StockContributor:Colin Davey, Thomas A. Lesser (With), Kermit Roosevelt III (Foreword by)Publish date:2019-05-14Pages:278
Language:EnglishPublisher:Fordham University PressISBN-13:9780823283484ISBN-10:823283488UPC:9780823283484Book Category:Travel, Architecture, HistoryBook Subcategory:Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Buildings, United StatesBook Topic:Landmarks & Monuments, State & LocalSize:9.10 x 6.30 x 1.00 inchesWeight:1.2015Product ID:SCE6MVC2ZH

The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way

Tells the story of the building of the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium, a story of history, politics, science, and exploration, including the roles of American presidents, New York power brokers, museum presidents, planetarium directors, polar and African explorers, and German rocket scientists.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Fordham University PressISBN-13:9780823283484ISBN-10:823283488UPC:9780823283484Book Category:Travel, Architecture, HistoryBook Subcategory:Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Buildings, United StatesBook Topic:Landmarks & Monuments, State & LocalSize:9.10 x 6.30 x 1.00 inchesWeight:1.2015Product ID:SCE6MVC2ZH
Colin Davey (Author)
Colin Davey's life was shaped by frequent visits to the American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium as a child. He is a scientist, software engineer, martial artist, and author of Learn Boogie Woogie Piano (Boogie Woogie Press, 1998).

Thomas A. Lesser (With)
Thomas A. Lesser was Scientific Assistant and Intern Astronomer (1974-76) and Senior Lecturer...

Publisher: Fordham University Press

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