Re: Roy Chapman Andrews biography

[Danvarner@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/2/02 2:04:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, diverben@yahoo.com writes:


<< But even if he wrecked fossils (reminds me of the jab
at a South American paleontologist in book _Hunting
Dinosaurs_ . . .) or if Walter Granger and others were
the real wizards of science, Chapman's efforts were
certainly crucial to the Expeditions, especially his
fundraising and publicity success. >>


       I haven't seen the new RCA book yet, so I don't know if this was covered, but I've heard that Andrews spent some time in intelligence in China and Mongolia during WW1. Do correct me if I'm wrong. Also, it's fair to note that J.B.Hatcher, one of our greatest collectors was a disaster in the prep lab. DV