A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects
A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects
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A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects by David Callahan
This book looks at 100 items that have profoundly shaped how people watched, studied and engaged with the avian world. Each item contains around 500 words on a double-page spread and include an illustration of the object in question. The book includes the objects listed below as well as many more.The range of items is international and cross-cultural. Subjects include: An Egyptian 'field guide' [early tomb decorations of birds, identifiable as species] Ornithologiae libri tres: the first British bird guide [a 1676 publication that attempted to itemise all British birds known at the time] The Dodo specimen held at the Horniman museum Systema Naturae by Carl Linnaeus [the first-ever system of scientific names in 1758, and still the international standard today] The shotgun The book, The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne by Gilbert White [1789] HMS Beagle [the ship on which Darwin made his ground-breaking discoveries] Aluminium bird rings [used to record movement and longevity of individuals and species] along with many more modern innovations including walkie talkies, pagers, radio tags and apps.
an excellent addition to the 'history of birdwatching'a triumph of well-crafted prose and a tribute to our own imagination and ingenuity. It is highly recommended. * Rare Bird Alert *
This book is nicely produced and attractive to hold and read. ...you'll find it stimulating - I did. * Mark Avery *
adept and admirably crafted...A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects will provide you with intriguing insights into how our hobby has grown to be the hugely popular outdoor pursuit that we know today. * Bird Guides *
a unique perspective on the world of birds and those who watch them. * Birdwatch *
engaging and thoughtful... . Carefully selected and well-described gems...make Callahan and Mitchell's History a pleasure to read. * Birdwatching *
a charming new book * Daily Express *
a fascinating testimony to the hold birds have exerted on our collective consciousness. * Caught by the River *
this is a very enjoyable book * Scotland Outdoors *
a fun read...charming and unique * 10,000 Birds *
new and quirky * Guardian *
glorious...a most enjoyable compendium * Sunday Express *
This book is nicely produced and attractive to hold and read. ...you'll find it stimulating - I did. * Mark Avery *
adept and admirably crafted...A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects will provide you with intriguing insights into how our hobby has grown to be the hugely popular outdoor pursuit that we know today. * Bird Guides *
a unique perspective on the world of birds and those who watch them. * Birdwatch *
engaging and thoughtful... . Carefully selected and well-described gems...make Callahan and Mitchell's History a pleasure to read. * Birdwatching *
a charming new book * Daily Express *
a fascinating testimony to the hold birds have exerted on our collective consciousness. * Caught by the River *
this is a very enjoyable book * Scotland Outdoors *
a fun read...charming and unique * 10,000 Birds *
new and quirky * Guardian *
glorious...a most enjoyable compendium * Sunday Express *
Dominic Mitchell is managing editor of Birdwatch magazine. His books include Where to Watch Birds in the London Area, Christopher Helm 1997; Birdwatching: the ultimate guide to the birds of Europe, Collins 1997; Photographic Handbook to the Rare Birds of Britain and Europe, New Holland, 1999; Birds of Britain: the complete checklist, Solo Publishing 2010. He writes a regular blog, Birding Etc with Dominic Mitchell David Callahan is an active birdwatcher and staff writer on Birdwatch magazine and writes regularly on all aspects of birding.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781408186183 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408186187 |
| Titre | A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects |
| Auteur | David Callahan |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Année de publication | 2014-06-05 |
| Nombre de pages | 224 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |