Re: Man Tracks revisited

[paleo@ix.netcom.com (Glen J. Kuban )]

Klaus Richter recently mentioned that a friend of his asked about
the Glen Rose tracks and "human prints," including a question about 
whether they were made by creationists or theropods.  The answer is: 
both, plus other phenomena.  One frustration I have had over the years 
is that many authors have lumped all of the Glen Rose "man track" into 
a single category.  I want to clarify for Klaus and any newcomers to 
this forum that the Glen Rose "man tracks" involve several different 
phenomena.  Many are forms of elongate, metatarsal theropod tracks, 
whose superficially manlike character is often due to infilling, 
mud-collapse, or a combination of factors.  Other putative man tracks 
are purely erosional markings, while still others are partial or 
complete carvings (mostly on loose blocks), or vague markings of 
unknown origin.  I will spare long-time participants any further 
rehasing of my previous posts on the topic, but wanted to refer anyone 
interested in more information to check out a short summary I wrote on 
the topic and placed in the talk.origins archive, at the following Web 
site:

http://rumba.ics.uci.edu:8080/faqs/paluxy.html

It gives a synopsis of the the main sites and objects involved the 
controversy, and includes a list of references for further reading.  
Sone I will be placing a historical summary of the controversy in the 
talk.orgins archives. I also invite readers to contact me directly with 
any further questions on the or the real dinsoaur tracks at Glen Rose, 
which I have  been studying for years.   

For a broader menu of articles relating to the creation/evolution 
debate in general, the talk.origins Web home page is found at URL 
address:

http://rumba.ics.uci.edu:8080/

Many of the articles may be especially useful for teachers and 
professors who often have to field questions on creationism and related 
matters.  

Thank you.

Glen Kuban
paleo@ix.netcom.com
Phone 216-237-4508
Fax 216-749-7386
P.O. Box 33232
North Royalton, OH  44133