Fauna Of The Northwest Highlands And Skye (1904)

By John Alexander Harvie-Brown

Book Overview

""Fauna of the Northwest Highlands and Skye"" is a comprehensive guide to the wildlife and natural history of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye, written by John Alexander Harvie-Brown and published in 1904. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different type of animal or plant found in the region, such as birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Harvie-Brown provides detailed descriptions of each species, including their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and distribution. He also includes information on the history of the region and its wildlife, as well as his own observations and experiences as a naturalist. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs and drawings, many of which were taken by Harvie-Brown himself. It is considered a classic work on the natural history of the Scottish Highlands and is still widely read and referenced by naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts today.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: 1120195101
• ISBN13: 9781120195104
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"