The Crocodile

by John Tully

The year is 1811. The place is Lyme Regis, a small town on the South Coast of England which was growing in popularity as a seaside resort. The Crocodile is the story of Mary Anning who, when she was only 11 years old, made the stupendous discovery of a fossil dinosaur on the nearby cliffs. The creature was described as a ‘crocodile’ in deference to a Church which could not accept that unknown species could have lived . . . and died. The Napoleonic Wars were being fought at that time. Britain and France were enemies and French spies could be found even in Lyme Regis — a danger to all concerned.

144 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1972