The book offers an insightful glimpse into the world of palaeontology.
Crichton's powerful and intelligent writing maintains the story's intrigue and
keeps the characters engaging. It provides enough detail for the reader to
comprehend the intense and precise art of archaeology.
During their Westward journey, Cope and Johnson face tense
and often violent encounters with the ruthless Professor Othniel Charles Marsh,
another palaeontologist and a long-time rival of Cope. Marsh stops at nothing
to steal the fossils excavated by Cope's team, specifically teeth belonging to
a newly discovered species of dinosaur, Brontosaurus.
The feud between Cope and Marsh adds a captivating dimension
to the novel. The story becomes more exhilarating as Johnson navigates
unfamiliar and dangerous encounters with bandits and gunslingers in the
badlands of Deadwood, Montana.
'Dragon Teeth' proves to be an entertaining and exciting
read, offering both an educational and engaging perspective on archaeology, palaeontology,
and the discovery of dinosaurs during the rough and tumble days of the Wild
West and the American Frontier.
