Whose Bird?: Men and Women Commemorated in the Common Names of Birds Tapa blanda - 2003

Christopher Helm (A&C Black Ltd), 2003-10-31. Paperback. Very good/NO. 216 x 135 mm. NO. Birders often wonder about the people commemorated in the names of many of our familiar bird species. Was Bonaparte's Gull named after Napoleon? Was the Pallas who named Pallas' Warbler the same individual as the discoverer of Pallas' Sandgrouse, and if so did he discover the two birds at the same time, on the same journey? Who was the Lady Amherst who gave her name to one of the world's most spectacular yet secretive pheasants? This book answers these questions and many more by presenting a potted biography of every individual who has given their name to a species of bird.The biographies detail the life and work of the individual involved, often revealing fascinating insights about the nature of bird study and exploration in the centuries gone by. 2235 birds and 1124 individuals are covered in the texts, and all available details are given for the handful of names which could not be traced.… Leer más

Paperback. Very Good.

Helm, 2003-11-27. paperback. Very Good. 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.

Christopher Helm, 2003-11-30. Paperback. Good.

Christopher Helm. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£17.99 price intact). Published by Christopher Helm, 2003. Octavo. Pictorial wraps. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. 400 pages. ISBN: 9780713666472. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!

Gardners Books. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!