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A Passion for Birds: American Ornithology after Audubon
Jr., Mark V. Barrow,
A Passion for Birds: American Ornithology after Audubon
Jr., Mark V. Barrow,
In the decades following the Civil War - as industrialization, urbanization, and economic expansion reshaped the landscape - many Americans began seeking adventure and aesthetic gratification through avian pursuits. This book reconstructs this story through the experiences of birdwatchers, collectors, conservationists, and taxidermists.
336 pages, 30 halftones, 3 line illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 27, 2000 |
ISBN13 | 9780691049540 |
Publishers | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 336 |
Dimensions | 197 × 254 × 230 mm · 482 g |
Language | English |
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