A History of British Birds: two volumes bound as one (Land Birds and Water Birds)

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Title

A History of British Birds: two volumes bound as one (Land Birds and Water Birds)

Subject

Natural History, Ornithology

Description

A field guide by Thomas Bewick describing and brilliantly illustrating the variety of avians that can be found in the British Isles. It was the first field guide of its kind that was meant to be read and enjoyed by more than just experts in the field of zoology, and it most notably features the brilliant wood engravings of Thomas Bewick, who was considered one of the best engravers of his era.

Date

1832

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Citation

“A History of British Birds: two volumes bound as one (Land Birds and Water Birds),” Drew University Library Special Collections, accessed April 16, 2025, http://omeka.drew.edu/items/show/1636.

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