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Jurassic America

The Ancients

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Unearthing Prehistoric Treasures

This chapter delves into the discovery of prehistoric marine creatures and dinosaur fossils in the American Midwest, spotlighting the contributions of renowned paleontologists. It highlights the transition from an oceanic past to the emergence of unique mammals, while also addressing the appropriation of fossil narratives by white Americans to reshape historical identity.

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