1988, ISBN: 0124874223

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[EAN: 9780124874220], [PU: The Academic Press. London.], S/HAND BIRDS BIRDWATCHING NATURAL HISTORY ORNITHOLOGY COLLECTING EXPLORATION TAXONOMY, (Hardcover S/hand). 1988 1st edition. 4to. … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780124874220], [PU: The Academic Press. London.], S/HAND BIRDS BIRDWATCHING NATURAL HISTORY ORNITHOLOGY COLLECTING EXPLORATION TAXONOMY, (Hardcover S/hand). 1988 1st edition. 4to. Ppxx,490. B/w photographs & ills, b/w ills by Darren Rees, bibliography, foreword by Sir Peter Scott. Grey boards. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "Over one hundred species of European and north African birds bear English of Latin names which commemorate people. But who were Steller, Bonaparte, Cetti, Sabine, Eleonora and the rest and how did their names become attached to the various species? Barbara and Richard Mearns have long been fascinated by just this question. Their researches into the lives of the people involved have taken them on the voyages and travels of the early naturalist-explorers, as well as into some intriguing and diverting historical backwaters. Almost all of the nienty-one people described are illustrated in contemporary portraits and every one of the species named isbeautifully drawn by Darren Rees." Fascinating and interesting, and an important contribution to the history of exploration, natural history, and zoological collecting. ., Books<

ISBN: 9780124874220

Over one hundred species of Western Palearctic birds bear English or Latin names which commemorate people. But who were Steller, Bonaparte, Fabine, Eleonora and the rest, and how did thei… Mehr…

Over one hundred species of Western Palearctic birds bear English or Latin names which commemorate people. But who were Steller, Bonaparte, Fabine, Eleonora and the rest, and how did their names become attached to the various species? The authors of this book were fascinated by just this question; their research into the lives of the people involved have led them on the voyages and travels of the early naturalist explorers, as well as into some intriguing historical backwaters. Almost all of the 91 people described are illustrated in contemporary portraits and every one of the species named is beautifully drawn. The book will delight and fascinate the reader, both as a comprehensive reference and an account of the remarkable achievements of the early ornithologists and collectors. Media >, [PU: Academic Press]<

1988, ISBN: 0124874223

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[EAN: 9780124874220], [PU: Academic Press], - BIOGRAPHIES MÉMOIRES, Jacket, London, Academic Press, 1988, First Edition. Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Ill.: Rees, … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780124874220], [PU: Academic Press], - BIOGRAPHIES MÉMOIRES, Jacket, London, Academic Press, 1988, First Edition. Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Ill.: Rees, Darren. With a foreword by Sir Peter Scott. Comprehensive reference which serves as an account of the remarkable achievements of the early ornithologists and collectors. Français Nice copy, Books<