Author: Richard Bowdler Sharpe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
A Monograph of the Hirundinidae
Author: Richard Bowdler Sharpe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
The Bird Name Book
Author: Susan Myers
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691235694
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691235694
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.
The Curious Mister Catesby
Author: E. Charles Nelson
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820347264
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
In 1712, English naturalist Mark Catesby (1683–1749) crossed the Atlantic to Virginia. After a seven-year stay, he returned to England with paintings of plants and animals he had studied. They sufficiently impressed other naturalists that in 1722 several Fellows of the Royal Society sponsored his return to North America. There Catesby cataloged the flora and fauna of the Carolinas and the Bahamas by gathering seeds and specimens, compiling notes, and making watercolor sketches. Going home to England after five years, he began the twenty-year task of writing, etching, and publishing his monumental The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. Mark Catesby was a man of exceptional courage and determination combined with insatiable curiosity and multiple talents. Nevertheless no portrait of him is known. The international contributors to this volume review Catesby’s biography alongside the historical and scientific significance of his work. Ultimately, this lavishly illustrated volume advances knowledge of Catesby’s explorations, collections, artwork, and publications in order to reassess his importance within the pantheon of early naturalists.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820347264
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
In 1712, English naturalist Mark Catesby (1683–1749) crossed the Atlantic to Virginia. After a seven-year stay, he returned to England with paintings of plants and animals he had studied. They sufficiently impressed other naturalists that in 1722 several Fellows of the Royal Society sponsored his return to North America. There Catesby cataloged the flora and fauna of the Carolinas and the Bahamas by gathering seeds and specimens, compiling notes, and making watercolor sketches. Going home to England after five years, he began the twenty-year task of writing, etching, and publishing his monumental The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. Mark Catesby was a man of exceptional courage and determination combined with insatiable curiosity and multiple talents. Nevertheless no portrait of him is known. The international contributors to this volume review Catesby’s biography alongside the historical and scientific significance of his work. Ultimately, this lavishly illustrated volume advances knowledge of Catesby’s explorations, collections, artwork, and publications in order to reassess his importance within the pantheon of early naturalists.
The Frederic Gallatin, Jr., Collection of Books on Ornithology
Author: Anderson Galleries, Inc
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Research Catalog of the Library of the American Museum of Natural History
Author: American Museum of Natural History. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Book Auction Records
Author: Frank Karslake
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 980
Book Description
A priced and annotated annual record of international book auctions.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 980
Book Description
A priced and annotated annual record of international book auctions.
A Bibliography of British Ornithology from the Earliest Times to the End of 1912
Author: William Herbert Mullens
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
Catalogue of the Edward E. Ayer Ornithological Library
Author: Edward E. Ayer Ornithological Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
The Official Record of the United States Department of Agriculture
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
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Author: John Herbert Slater
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 848
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