The Unburnt Egg: More Stories of a Museum Curator (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781927249291)

Vendor: Brian Gill
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Format: Paperback
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The Unburnt Egg: More Stories of a Museum Curator

$25.95

The Unburnt Egg: More Stories of a Museum Curator

$25.95
Format: Paperback
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Uncover the captivating stories behind museum treasures in this collection of natural history essays.

Brian Gill, a seasoned museum curator, invites you into the fascinating world of natural history collections. Through a series of engaging essays, he unveils the hidden stories behind seemingly ordinary specimens, from extinct birds to peculiar reptiles. Explore the mysteries of museum curation, scientific discovery, and the human impact on the environment.

The Unburnt Egg offers a unique blend of scientific insight and historical intrigue. Discover the secrets of New Zealand's natural world, learn about the dedicated individuals who study it, and appreciate the importance of preserving our planet's biodiversity. Perfect for readers who enjoy natural history, museum studies, and captivating storytelling.



Author: Brian Gill
ISBN-10: 1927249295
ISBN-13: 9781927249291
Publisher: Awa Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2017
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 6.60h x 5.70w x 0.90d
By Brian Gill
By Brian Gill
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Brian Gill is former curator of birds and other land vertebrates at Auckland Museum, author and co-author of many books, including The Owl that Fell from the Sky (Awa Press, 2012), New Zealand's Unique Birds, The Kiwi and Other Flightless Birds, and New Zealand Frogs and Reptiles, and a contributor to New Zealand Geographic and Forest and Bird.

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