On The Extent And Aims Of A National Museum Of Natural History (1862)

by Richard Owen

Book Overview

On The Extent And Aims Of A National Museum Of Natural History is a book written by Richard Owen in 1862. In this book, Owen discusses the importance of a national museum of natural history and its potential to educate the public on the natural world. He argues that such a museum should include not only specimens of plants and animals, but also geological and mineralogical collections. Owen also emphasizes the need for proper organization and classification...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164848186
• ISBN13: 9781164848189
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"