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The History Of The Collections Contained In The Natural History Departments Of The British Museum V1 (1904)

The History Of The Collections Contained In The Natural History Departments Of The British Museum V1 (1904)

Lankester, E. Ray

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ISBN10: 1163953334
ISBN13: 9781163953334
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled The History of the Collections Contained in the Natural History Departments of the British Museum V1 is authored by E. Ray Lankester and was first published in 1904. The book is a detailed account of the natural history collections housed in the British Museum. The author provides a comprehensive history of the development of the collections, starting from the early days of the museum to the time of writing. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the collections. The first chapter provides an overview of the museum and its natural history departments. The subsequent chapters cover the collections of different groups of organisms, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, and plants. The author also discusses the various expeditions and collectors who contributed to the growth of the collections. He provides detailed information about the specimens collected, their habitats, and their scientific significance. Additionally, the book includes illustrations and photographs of some of the specimens, making it a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.Overall, The History of the Collections Contained in the Natural History Departments of the British Museum V1 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the natural history collections housed in one of the world's most renowned museums. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of natural history collections and the development of the British Museum.Contents: Libraries, The Department Of Botany, The Department Of Geology, The Department Of Minerals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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