What is bone wars book?

Bone Wars is a non-fiction book written by Tom Rea that narrates the infamous scientific rivalry between two paleontologists, Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope, during the late 19th century in the United States. The book describes the intensity of the feud between two of the most prominent scientists of their time and their attempts to outdo each other in discovering new species of dinosaurs. However, their rivalry turned ugly as they indulged in unethical practices such as stealing fossils, sabotaging each other's work, and engaging in personal attacks. The book not only provides fascinating insights into the world of paleontology but also sheds light on the darker aspects of scientific competition.