Non-Fiction

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

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. 

A lively and authoritative book written by Eva Crane and other eminent world experts

"A cyclopedia of everything pertaining to the care of the Honeybee."

A comprehensive scientific account on all the common pathogens and diseases of the bee.

A fascinating account of the language and behaviour of bees, written in a charmingly simple style by the German scientist.

Attractive historical work on the practice and science of bee-keeping.

A detailed practical guide written by the then president of the British Bee-keepers' association

A fascinating look at "The oldest craft under the sun," the long human history of bee-keeping from ancient times and the mythology and lore surrounding it.

Attractively bound practical guide to bee-keeping which was clearly very popular on publication and sold in large numbers, this being the 16th revised edition.