Extraordinary Birds by Paul Sweet

Extraordinary Birds by Paul Sweet

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Summary

Takes readers on a migratory journey across the globe, introducing them to unique and exquisite birds, as well as to groundbreaking avian studies from the past 500 years. This collection gives bird lovers a look at illustrated ornithological monographs from the American Museum of Natural History's rare book collections.

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Extraordinary Birds by Paul Sweet

Extraordinary Birds follows the success of>Natural Histories, and is the next compendium in this well-received series that marries art and thought-provoking science. American Museum of Natural History ornithologist Paul Sweet takes readers on a migratory journey across the globe, introducing them to unique and exquisite birds, as well as to groundbreaking avian studies from the past 500 years. Featuring 40 frameable prints and an equal number of fascinating, in-depth essays, this stunning collection gives bird lovers a precious look at illustrated ornithological monographs from the museum's Rare Book Collections.
Paul Sweet is the Collection Manager in the Department of Ornithology at AMNH and travels extensively on bird-collecting expeditions throughout Southeast Asia to study, catalog and classify various native birds.
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ISBN 13 9781454906599
ISBN 10 1454906596
Title Extraordinary Birds
Author Paul Sweet
Series Natural Histories
Condition Unavailable
Publisher Union Square & Co.
Year published 2013-10-01
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.