The Walter Rothschild by Miriam Rothschild

The Walter Rothschild by Miriam Rothschild

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Born into one of the wealthiest families, Walter Rothschild became the best known zoologist of his day - and one of Britain's great eccentrics. Walter's life traversed the fields of politics and finance, as well as zoology, and was packed with achievement and incident. This book presents complexities and conflicts this man faced during his life.

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The Walter Rothschild by Miriam Rothschild

Born into one of the wealthiest families, Walter Rothschild became the best known zoologist of his day - and one of Britain's great eccentrics. Walter's life traversed the fields of politics and finance, as well as zoology, and was packed with achievement and incident. This book presents complexities and conflicts this man faced during his life.
Miriam Rothschild was the niece of Walter Rothschild and, a renowned naturalist herself, shared her uncle's passion for the natural world. In 1995 she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and was made a Dame in 2000. Dame Miriam died in 2005.
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ISBN 13 9780565092283
ISBN 10 0565092286
Title The Walter Rothschild
Author Miriam Rothschild
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The Natural History Museum
Year published 2008-02-01
Number of pages 432
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.