A Concise History of Ornithology

by Michael Walters

Book Overview

Who are the pioneering scientists who have contributed to our knowledge about birds? How has the science of ornithology developed over the past centuries? This educational and entertaining book explores the history of ornithology from the earliest times to the present day, vividly describing the ornithologists who have been most influential in their field and the discoveries they have made.

The book begins by surveying writings on birds by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300111134
• ISBN13: 9780300111132
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.1"