North's Nests & Eggs Of Australian Birds: 'A Life History Of Our Birds' - A Facsimile Edition Of An Australian Classic, Volume 1
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A landmark in Australian ornithological literature, North's Nests & Eggs of Australian Birds stands as an indispensable chronicle of the continent's avian life, presenting a meticulous and authoritative account of bird nesting habits and egg morphology that has captivated naturalists and scientists alike for over a century. Originally authored by Alfred John North, the renowned ornithologist and long-serving curator at the Australian Museum in Sydney, this facsimile edition faithfully reproduces his monumental four-volume work, first published between 1901 and 1914, placing within modern hands a treasure of Victorian-era natural history scholarship. North's prose is precise and deeply observational, grounding each entry in firsthand field study and museum specimen records, with detailed descriptions of nest construction, egg colouration, clutch size, and breeding seasons across hundreds of Australian species. This reissue not only preserves a foundational scientific text but also offers a remarkable window into the golden age of natural history, when passionate polymaths methodically catalogued the living world with pen, paintbrush, and specimen cabinet. North's work remains a vital reference for contemporary ornithologists and a deeply rewarding read for anyone captivated by Australia's extraordinary wildlife heritage — leaving one to wonder just how much of this delicate, feathered world still waits to be rediscovered.
Author: Alfred John North
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Oxford University Press, Melbourne
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A landmark in Australian ornithological literature, North's Nests & Eggs of Australian Birds stands as an indispensable chronicle of the continent's avian life, presenting a meticulous and authoritative account of bird nesting habits and egg morphology that has captivated naturalists and scientists alike for over a century. Originally authored by Alfred John North, the renowned ornithologist and long-serving curator at the Australian Museum in Sydney, this facsimile edition faithfully reproduces his monumental four-volume work, first published between 1901 and 1914, placing within modern hands a treasure of Victorian-era natural history scholarship. North's prose is precise and deeply observational, grounding each entry in firsthand field study and museum specimen records, with detailed descriptions of nest construction, egg colouration, clutch size, and breeding seasons across hundreds of Australian species. This reissue not only preserves a foundational scientific text but also offers a remarkable window into the golden age of natural history, when passionate polymaths methodically catalogued the living world with pen, paintbrush, and specimen cabinet. North's work remains a vital reference for contemporary ornithologists and a deeply rewarding read for anyone captivated by Australia's extraordinary wildlife heritage — leaving one to wonder just how much of this delicate, feathered world still waits to be rediscovered.