The Royal Natural History (Volume 1)

By Richard Lydekker

Book Overview

Step inside a Victorian museum of life, where every species tells a story of discovery, wonder and debate. The Royal Natural History (Volume 1) gathers the animal kingdom into a sweeping animal kingdom overview, revealing global wildlife diversity as it was understood at the high tide of 19th century natural history. Edited by celebrated zoologist Richard Lydekker, this classic zoology encyclopedia blends clear description with vivid narrative to trace animal anatomy and behaviour, habitats, and relationships with people. These pages breathe with life. Originally issued as a richly illustrated natural history reference, it remains a captivating reference book for naturalists, students, and anyone who simply loves to lose themselves in the living world. As an authoritative Victorian wildlife compendium, created in the same era as Charles Darwin natural history and Alfred Russel Wallace wildlife studies, The Royal Natural History captures a pivotal moment when science, exploration and empire reshaped how readers saw animals. It offers both an absorbing read for casual animal lovers and a handsome gift for animal lovers who cherish historic works, while also appealing to collectors of Victorian era science writing and heritage non-fiction. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353605598
• ISBN13: 9789353605599
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 628 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"