Birds, Beasts And Fishes Of The Norfolk Broadland (1895)

By Peter Henry Emerson

Book Overview

Birds, Beasts and Fishes of the Norfolk Broadland is a book written by Peter Henry Emerson and published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the wildlife found in the Norfolk Broadland, a wetland area in eastern England. The author, who was a pioneer of the art of photography, provides detailed descriptions of the different species of birds, mammals, fish, and other creatures that inhabit the area, as well as their habits and habitats. The book is illustrated with over 100 photographs taken by Emerson himself, which are considered to be some of the earliest examples of wildlife photography. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of the Norfolk Broadland or in the history of wildlife photography. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the natural world as it existed over a century ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166484890
• ISBN13: 9781166484897
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"