History

An nineteenth century two volume edition of the Rev. Gilbert Whites most detailed and poetical descriptions of the surroundings of his home village near Southampton.

Charming sketches of country life in Sussex and Devonshire from before and during WWII.

The memoires of Dr Skaife from his life in South Africa as a scientist, teacher and broadcaster.

A scholarly and interesting guide to a previously neglected part of British natural history.

Subtitled Practical instructions on the formation, stocking, and management in all seasons, of collections of river animals and plants.

A guide to the life of ponds, lakes, streams and rivers for both general interest and the serious student.

A beautifully illustrated edition of the classic work on the history of botanical illustration, with a newly extended chapter on the twentieth century.

Works of the imagination, from the travel journals of the intrepid Lady Hurnshaw painted during her twenty years spent on the legendary island of Atlantis.

One of a series of nature study books for young readers, written and illustrated by experts. By the author of the Zoo Man series.

A Victorian scholarly guide to many common insects and their stages of life. 

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PUBLISHERCollins, London.
BINDINGGreen cloth boards.
BOOK CONDITIONBoards worn and faded at edges. Binding secure. Some foxing throughout, but illustrations still vivid.
DUST JACKETWorn, with...

Subtitled, "Their Management, Habits, Food, Diseases, Treatment, Breeding, and the Methods of Catching Them."

Detailed descriptions of approx. 200 birds which were once popular to be caught and mounted as trophies by contemporary sportsmen.

A beautifully illustrated scientific guide to British birds.

This encyclopaedic work provides a comprehensive survey of bee-keeping methods.