The Dinosaurs of Wyoming - Wyoming State Geological Survey ...

INTRODUCTION
The interest that has been displayed in regard to the dinosaurs
that formerly thrived in Wyoming prompted the publication
of this bulletin. This interest is not surprising. Many
million years ago the dinosaur family reached its maximum
degree of development in or near the fresh 'water ponds and
lakes that dotted the terrain we now call Wyoming.
It may seem strange to relate that no work has recently
appeared in 'which an attempt is made to review the supremacy
of Wyoming in bone and brawn development for all time.
To rectify this outstanding omission Dr. Roy L. Moodie,
the well-known paleontologist, anatomist and paleopathologist
was prevailed upon to write this book under title of
"THE DINOSADRS OF WYOMING."
Perhaps no savant was better qualified to undertake this
important commission. As a hunter of dinosaur fossils, Dr.
Moodie covered the most promising areas of \Vyoming during
the past 25 year period. Most of this work was done for leading
museums and educational foundations. To many scholars
and to those residents of Wyoming who came in contact with
him during his research work Dr. Moodie's name and standing
as a scientist needs no further introduction.
The composition of Dr. Moodie's manuscript is of the
non-technical style, and being profusely illustrated with
restorations of Wyoming material that now repose within
the larger museums of the world, it is anticipated that this
publication will prove to be unusually fascinating.
JOH. T G. MARZEL,
State Geologist.
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