A History of Ornithology by Bircham, P - 2007

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UK: HarperCollins UK, 2007-09-28. Paperback. Excellent/NO. NO. What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? 'A History of Ornithology' offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain, a classic for every nature lover's bookshelf. Today there is a huge interest in birdwatching as a hobby, and over the years amateur birdwatchers have contributed enormously to our understanding of the birds around us. At the same time, ornithology has developed as a science -- in the field, in the laboratory, and in the universities -- and birds have played their part in pushing forward the frontiers of biological knowledge. Peter Bircham looks at the history of British ornithology, spanning a millennium and exploring along the way the first bird book, the earliest British lists, various notable scientists, collectors and artists, the first studies of migration, and the challenges presented by classification. He traces the development of the British… Read More

Collins. 482 pages, b/w and colour illustrations. Sunned spine, light edge-wear. Bottom corner of cover and textblock dampstained, not affecting contents, o/w contents clean, bright and unmarked. Appears unused.Heavy volume ( 1.15 kg) - Overseas orders may require additional postage. . Good+. Soft cover. 2007.

London: Collins, 2007. Book. Fine. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo. pp. 482; colour plates and black and white photographs and drawings. Printed photographic card covers fine, not faded. Contents clean and tight, appears unread. A fine copy..

London: Collins / HarperCollins. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. 2007. First Edition. Illustrated laminated card cover. 220mm x 150mm (9" x 6"). xii, 482pp. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. .

Collins, 2007. 482, colour photos. . PB. Vg. Spine slightly faded.. An authoritative and engrossing account of birdwatching in Britain.. [9780007199709]

Collins, 2007. 482, colour photos. . PB. NEW. . A complete history of birdwatching in Britain.. [9780007199709]

HarperCollins UK. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!