The Skull Of Amiurus (1919) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165615537 : 1165615533 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Skull of Amiurus, written by James Ernest Kindred and published in 1919, is a novel that follows the story of a group of scientists on an expedition to study the skull of a prehistoric fish called Amiurus. The protagonist, Dr. John Ralston, is a renowned paleontologist who leads the expedition, accompanied by his assistant, a young woman named Ruth. The group faces numerous challenges during their journey, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous encounters with wild animals.As they approach their destination, they discover that a rival scientist, Dr. Hugo von Horn, is also after the skull of Amiurus. A race against time ensues as both groups try to reach the skull first, with Dr. von Horn resorting to unethical methods to gain an advantage. The story also includes a romantic subplot between Dr. Ralston and Ruth, as well as a subplot involving a Native American tribe that the gro