WILLIAM BOYD DAWKINS (VICTORIAN CAVE HUNTING) (HB)

William Boyd Dawkins was a controversial Victorian geologist, palaeontologist and archaeologist. For some he was a pioneer of Darwinian science, for others he was little more than a reckless vandal. At the heart of this book is a detailed study of the circumstances surrounding the Victorian excavations at Creswell Crags, where two celebrated finds became a cause celebre. It aims to provide a critical yet balanced account of his achievements and standing in relation to the field today as well as among his peers.