Australian Nature Studies
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 3rd ed., revised
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: chipped, jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
A landmark in Australian natural history education, Australian Nature Studies by J. A. Leach, D.Sc., stands as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative guides to the flora and fauna of the Australian continent ever produced for a general readership. The work chronicles the remarkable diversity of Australian wildlife — from native birds and insects to mammals and marine life — presenting each subject with the precision of a scientist and the clarity of a gifted educator. Richly illustrated and methodically organised, the text instructs readers in the identification, habits, and ecological relationships of Australia's unique natural inhabitants, making it an indispensable resource for students, teachers, and naturalists alike. Leach's contribution to Australian natural history scholarship is significant; his rigorous academic approach, reflected in his D.Sc. credentials, lends the work an authority that has seen it endure through multiple editions. Published by Macmillan in Melbourne, the book occupies a distinguished place in the canon of Australian scientific literature, bridging the gap between academic research and accessible nature education. For those with a passion for the natural world down under, this volume remains as captivating and relevant today as when it first appeared — a testament to the enduring wonder of Australia's extraordinary wildlife.
Author: J. A. Leach
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, Macmillan, Melbourne
Genre: Natural history
Edition: 3rd ed., revised
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: chipped, jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
A landmark in Australian natural history education, Australian Nature Studies by J. A. Leach, D.Sc., stands as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative guides to the flora and fauna of the Australian continent ever produced for a general readership. The work chronicles the remarkable diversity of Australian wildlife — from native birds and insects to mammals and marine life — presenting each subject with the precision of a scientist and the clarity of a gifted educator. Richly illustrated and methodically organised, the text instructs readers in the identification, habits, and ecological relationships of Australia's unique natural inhabitants, making it an indispensable resource for students, teachers, and naturalists alike. Leach's contribution to Australian natural history scholarship is significant; his rigorous academic approach, reflected in his D.Sc. credentials, lends the work an authority that has seen it endure through multiple editions. Published by Macmillan in Melbourne, the book occupies a distinguished place in the canon of Australian scientific literature, bridging the gap between academic research and accessible nature education. For those with a passion for the natural world down under, this volume remains as captivating and relevant today as when it first appeared — a testament to the enduring wonder of Australia's extraordinary wildlife.