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American Monster: How the Nation's First Prehistoric Creature Became a Symbol of National Identity Hardcover - 2000
by Paul Semonin
When the first mastodon tooth was found in 1705, Puritan clergymen claimed it was evidence of human giants. "American Monster" reveals our nation's preoccupation with prehistoric remains and traces the evangelical beliefs, Enlightenment thought, and Indian myths which led the founding fathers to view mastodons as a symbol of nationhood. 30 illustrations.
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- Title American Monster: How the Nation's First Prehistoric Creature Became a Symbol of National Identity
- Author Paul Semonin
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Printing
- Pages 502
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher New York University Press, New York
- Date 2000-09-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780814781203 / 0814781209
- Weight 1.75 lbs (0.79 kg)
- Dimensions 9.25 x 6.27 x 1.08 in (23.50 x 15.93 x 2.74 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Library of Congress subjects National characteristics, American, Mastodons - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00009020
- Dewey Decimal Code 306.45
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- Black Issues Book Review, 01/01/2001, Page 50
- Kirkus Reviews, 09/01/2000, Page 1269
- Library Journal, 11/01/2000, Page 128
- Publishers Weekly, 08/04/2000, Page 0
- School Library Journal, 01/01/2000, Page 937
- Scitech Book News, 12/01/2000, Page 61
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