An Introduction To The Birds Of Australia (1848) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164700111)

""An Introduction To The Birds Of Australia"" is a comprehensive guide to the avian species found in Australia, written by John Gould and published in 1848. The book features detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 300 species of birds, including their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. Gould, a renowned ornithologist and artist, spent several years in Australia studying its unique birdlife and documenting his findings in this book. The illustrations in the book are considered some of the finest examples of bird art ever produced, and many of the species depicted are now extinct or endangered. The book is an important historical document of Australia's natural history and remains a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts and researchers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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.

Author: John Gould
ISBN-10: 1164700111
ISBN-13: 9781164700111
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 148
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d