Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal by Janet Backhouse

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Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal by Janet Backhouse

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Summary

The Sherborne Missal, one of the great English medieval manuscripts, contains over 170 painted illustrations of wild birds. This text offers an analysis of the manuscript, from which 40 species can be identified, offering insight into a part of English natural history in the middle ages.

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Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal by Janet Backhouse

The Sherborne Missal, one of the greatest English medieval manuscripts, contains a wealth of marginal illustrations of wild birds. From over 170 images, over half can be identified to 40 species, and although many are imaginary birds and fantasies, the manuscript offers an unparalleled insight into England's medieval natural history.

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ISBN 13 9780712347051
ISBN 10 0712347054
Title Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal
Author Janet Backhouse
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Library Publishing
Year published 2001-04-15
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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