A New Dictionary Of Birds
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears; price clipped, with some minor chipping at spine ends and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Both front and rear endpapers show moderate glue stain residues and old label visible (possibly bookplate) - no library markings . Binding: Appears intact.
A landmark reference work in ornithology, A New Dictionary of Birds presents a comprehensive and authoritative compendium of avian knowledge, compiled under the editorship of distinguished zoologist Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson. Published in association with the British Ornithologists' Union, the volume brings together contributions from leading ornithologists and scientists from around the world, covering every aspect of bird life from anatomy and behaviour to ecology and taxonomy. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible to the enthusiastic naturalist, it stands as an indispensable resource for anyone serious about the study of birds. The dictionary illustrates the breadth and depth of mid-twentieth-century ornithological science, making it a treasured reference for both professional researchers and dedicated birdwatchers alike.
Author: A. Landsborough Thomson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Nelson
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears; price clipped, with some minor chipping at spine ends and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: Both front and rear endpapers show moderate glue stain residues and old label visible (possibly bookplate) - no library markings . Binding: Appears intact.
A landmark reference work in ornithology, A New Dictionary of Birds presents a comprehensive and authoritative compendium of avian knowledge, compiled under the editorship of distinguished zoologist Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson. Published in association with the British Ornithologists' Union, the volume brings together contributions from leading ornithologists and scientists from around the world, covering every aspect of bird life from anatomy and behaviour to ecology and taxonomy. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible to the enthusiastic naturalist, it stands as an indispensable resource for anyone serious about the study of birds. The dictionary illustrates the breadth and depth of mid-twentieth-century ornithological science, making it a treasured reference for both professional researchers and dedicated birdwatchers alike.