| Author |
Gould, John, 1804-1881 |
| Title |
The Birds of Australia, Vol. 1 of 7
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds_of_Australia_(Gould)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Birds of Australia, Vol. 1 of 7" by John Gould is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as an extensive reference on the diverse bird species native to Australia, showcasing the author's dedication to ornithology and natural history. Through meticulously detailed illustrations and descriptions, the publication likely aims to provide valuable insight and knowledge about Australian avifauna. At the start of the book, John Gould sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Australia's birds. He dedicates the work to Queen Victoria, emphasizing its importance and his status in the scientific community. The opening portion includes various references to subscribers, revealing initial support for the publication from notable figures and institutions. The layout suggests a comprehensive cataloging of species, an essential foundation for the subsequent volumes that will delve into the characteristics and observations of each bird. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Birds -- Australia -- Pictorial works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65002 |
| Release Date |
Apr 5, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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