Egyptian Birds

By Charles Whymper

Book Overview

A graceful doorway to a vanished world of study and wonder. This is not merely a book, but a living window into Victorian-era natural history. Egyptian Birds brings together a complete illustrated bird catalogue in a natural history illustrated volume, offering an ornithology reference book that reads with the ease of a field guide and the artistry of vintage nature illustration collection. Whymper's plates, inspired by a bygone era of careful observation, invite casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike to explore egyptian bird species with clarity, beauty, and memorable detail. It functions as both avian behaviour study and educational reference for students, a precise aid for bird identification in the Nile delta Egypt locale, and a tribute to the spirit of Audubon-inspired bird books. This edition is a careful, reverent restoration-more than a reprint. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it has been renewed for today's readers and for future generations to cherish. It stands as a cultural treasure and a collector's item, safeguarding a lineage of knowledge that informs modern curiosity while honouring a storied tradition of natural history. Whether you seek a scholarly anchor for research or a tactile homage to Victorian era natural history, this vintage volume rewards patient study and thoughtful browsing alike, inviting you to walk slowly through a complete illustrated bird catalogue.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935459607X
• ISBN13: 9789354596070
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"