From Siberian Prisoner to Dinosaur Egg Detective
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From Siberian Prisoner to Dinosaur Egg Detective

The Epic Odyssey of Karl Hirsch

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From Siberian Prisoner to Dinosaur Egg Detective

The Epic Odyssey of Karl Hirsch

About this book

The inspiring story of the man who doggedly sought the secrets hidden within dinosaur eggs.

From Siberian Prisoner to Dinosaur Egg Detective explores the fascinating story of Karl Franz Hirsch (1921–1996). After serving in the German army in WWII, being wounded and captured by the Soviets in Danzig and then sent to a prisoner of war camp in Siberia, Hirsch went on to become one of the world's leading experts on fossil eggs. After starting a new life in Colorado, Hirsch became an avid fossil hunter and one day discovered by accident a dinosaur egg. Armed with curiosity and a microscope, he began to study it. In 1979, at the age of 58, Hirsch published his first scientific paper on fossil eggs.

Hirsch went on to write dozens of influential technical papers and collaborate with professional paleontologists at the University of Colorado Boulder and elsewhere. At his death, his immense research collection consisted of 35,000 photographs, 20,000 pages of notes, and 3000 fossil egg specimens.

From Siberian Prisoner to Dinosaur Egg Detective presents Hirsch's inspiring life story, demonstrating how brilliance and determination are key ingredients in the advancement of scientific understanding.

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Yes, you can access From Siberian Prisoner to Dinosaur Egg Detective by Martin Lockley,Bernard Spilka in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Natural History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Part 1: Headlong into History
  10. Part 2: Prisoner of Fate
  11. Part 3: Wild West Wanderings
  12. Part 4: Man of Letters
  13. Epilogue: Egg Money
  14. Appendix A: Bibliography of Karl F. Hirsch
  15. Appendix B: Announcement of the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for Karl F. Hirsch, University of Colorado Commencement, August 11, 1990
  16. Appendix C: Karl Hirsch’s Response upon Receipt of the Harrell L. Strimple Award from the Paleontological Society, 1990
  17. Appendix D: Fossils Named in Honor of Karl F. Hirsch
  18. Index
  19. About the Authors