Life of Frank Buckland

By George C. Bompas

Book Overview

The Life of Frank Buckland is a biographical book written by George C. Bompas that tells the story of Frank Buckland, a British naturalist and zoologist who lived in the 19th century. The book covers Buckland's life from his childhood to his death, detailing his many accomplishments and contributions to the field of natural history.Buckland was a well-known figure in his time, having published numerous books and articles on his various interests, which included the study of fish, animals, and even human anatomy. He was also an accomplished angler, and his knowledge of fish and fishing was highly respected.Bompas' book delves into Buckland's personal life as well, discussing his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. Buckland was known for his eccentricities, and the book provides many anecdotes and stories that highlight his unique personality.Overall, The Life of Frank Buckland is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most fascinating figures in the history of natural history. It offers a glimpse into the life and work of a man who was passionate about the natural world and who made significant contributions to our understanding of it.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: 1417994126
• ISBN13: 9781417994120
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"