{"title":"Darrin Lunde","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of Darrin Lunde, a captivating author who delves into the realms of history and military themes. Known for his engaging narrative and meticulous research, Lunde brings to life historical events and military tales with a fresh perspective and vivid detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarrin Lunde's collection of books offers a unique journey for readers who are passionate about history and military topics. Among his renowned works is \u003cem\u003ePalace of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that enthralls readers with its gripping storytelling and insightful exploration of deceptive strategies used throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLunde's writing not only informs but also immerses readers, making complex historical events and military strategies accessible and fascinating for enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about military tactics, Darrin Lunde's works are sure to captivate your interest and expand your knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"palace-of-deception-by-darrin-lunde-9781324065678","title":"Palace of Deception","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1908 to 1933, the American Museum of Natural History launched more scientific field expeditions than at any other time in its existence. Sponsoring lavish trips to Africa and Central Asia, the museum filled its halls with artifacts and an aura of adventure, supported by some of New York City's most prominent men, including Theodore Roosevelt and J. P. Morgan. All the while, the museum's then-president, Henry Fairfield Osborn, attempted to use his adventurers' expeditions to fulfill a personal agenda: to propagate his belief in racial hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalace of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the complicated legacy of three iconic figures of the American Museum: the preeminent explorer Roy Chapman Andrews; Carl Akeley, the pioneering taxidermist who created so many of the museum's most memorable exhibits; and Osborn, the museum's president, who was once considered an authority on everything from paleontology and evolution to race and eugenics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Andrews's ambitions searching for fossils in the Gobi Desert to the construction of Akeley's artistic masterpiece, the Hall of African Mammals, Darrin Lunde tells the story of the American Museum's foundational years. Lunde also shows how the achievements of the museum's adventurers were used to introduce residents of New York to a version of the natural world—one full of strict natural laws and categories—endorsed by the museum's powerful leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on extensive diaries, letters, journals, and the author's own experiences leading modern-day expeditions to several of the same places, \u003cem\u003ePalace of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e re-creates some of the most celebrated, globe-trotting journeys from natural history's heyday. It also traces the larger, racially infused milieu that underwrote the golden age of exploration, uncovering the simmering anxieties about race behind the era's greatest adventures. It is a legacy that still haunts natural history institutions today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871429611756,"sku":"9781324065678","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f0429b93cb0907ce7743f806f10d6222.jpg?v=1759983947"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/darrin-lunde.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}