Othniel Charles Marsh: Lockport’s Bone Warrior

Lockport-born Othniel Marsh was one of the late 19^th century's top paleontologists, but his feud with Edward Cope divided the scientific community and forever tarnished both men’s reputations.

The full article is available in the Winter 2019 Issue.

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Othniel Charles Marsh: Lockport’s Bone Warrior