Re: Roy Chapman Andrews biography

["Steve Brusatte" <dinoland@lycos.com>]

On Wed, 2 Jan 2002 17:34:15   
 Danvarner wrote:
>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

Yep, you're right.  RCA did do some intelligence work, along with a bunch of 
interesting stuff.  He also had what was probably one of the nicest homes in 
China for several years (you have to see the pictures of this place!).  I did 
read the book, and I particularly like the stories of his hanging around opium 
dens (just for the conversation!).  It is a very, very good read.  RCA was an 
extraordinary guy, who likely did more for the science than any "real" 
paleontologist ever has.  I mean, he motivated Dan Varner!

Steve

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