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A Natural History Of Birds
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781024491555
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Natural History Of Birds is a detailed examination of bird species, many of which had not been previously illustrated or described. Compiled by George Edwards and associated with the Royal College of Physicians of London, this volume, specifically Part 4, features representations of thirty-nine birds and sixteen copper-plate engravings depicting various curious animals. The work offers valuable insights into the natural world as it was understood in the 18th century, making it a significant resource for historians of science and naturalists.
This edition preserves the original observations and artistic renderings, providing a fascinating glimpse into the early efforts to document and understand avian life. The detailed illustrations and descriptions make it a unique and important addition to any collection focused on ornithology, natural history, or the history of scientific illustration.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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