The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 3 of 5] : Birds by John Gould

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Author Gould, John, 1804-1881
Contributor Eyton, T. C. (Thomas Campbell), 1809-1880
Contributor Gray, George Robert, 1808-1872
Editor Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
Illustrator Gould, Elizabeth, 1804-1841
Title The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 3 of 5] : Birds
Original Publication London: Smith, Elder & Co, 1839, copyright 1840, copyright 1841, copyright 1843.
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note "The accompanying illustrations [...] were taken from sketches made by Mr. Gould himself, and executed on stone by Mrs. Gould[.]"
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.)
Summary "The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, Part III: Birds" by John Gould is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work documents the ornithological findings from the famous voyage of Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle, providing detailed descriptions of various bird species observed during the expedition, as well as insights into their habits, ranges, and anatomical features. The book features numerous coloured engravings that illustrate the birds discussed, making it not only a reference for scientific study but also a visual delight for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts alike. The opening of this volume presents the publication's structure and aims, notably under the supervision of Charles Darwin, who integrated observations from the Beagle’s voyage that stretch across continents from South America to the Galapagos Islands. It elaborates on the collaborative efforts in nomenclature and description, acknowledging contributions from other ornithologists, such as G. R. Gray. The beginning establishes a framework for understanding the zoological findings throughout the text, portraying the context in which these new species were documented and classified, alongside an introduction to the meticulous nature of ornithological study in the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Beagle Expedition (1831-1836)
Subject Birds
Subject Zoology
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EBook-No. 74261
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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