About the book: 1936 / The book "The Life of a Fossil Hunter" was written by one of the most persistent American hunters for the remains of extinct animals. The author talks lively and entertainingly about his search for the rarest specimens of fossils that now adorn museums around the world. His dedication to science, his perseverance in achieving his goal can serve as a shining example. The book awakens the reader's interest in paleontology, in independent scientific research, in the search for fossil specimens. This is especially important for the young Soviet reader, since the depths of our socialist homeland abound with the remains of extinct animals. The book is supplemented by an essay by academician A. Borisyak “Russian fossil hunters».