First published in 1840 as a volume in the Cabinet Cyclopaedia - a
series published between 1830 and 1844, intended for the
self-educating middle class - this work was written by the
naturalist and artist William Swainson (1789 1855). The first part
is a treatise on taxidermy, showcasing methods of Victorian science
that may appear gruesome to modern readers. It discusses the best
ways to collect, preserve and present animals for scientific study.
Swainson gives detailed advice, making allowances for naturalists
working in different locations and searching for a range of
species. The directions for skinning and mounting animals are not
for the faint-hearted, but they offer a fascinating insight into
the practices of the time. The work's second part is a zoological
bibliography, with short biographies of notable authors. Zoological
painters and engravers, such as Thomas Bewick (1753 1828), are also
featured."
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology |
| Release date: |
2014 |
| First published: |
2014 |
| Authors: |
William Swainson
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
406 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-06777-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Science: general issues >
History of science
|
| LSN: |
1-108-06777-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781108067775 |
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