The royal natural history (Volume II)

By Richard Lydekker

Book Overview

Step into a cabinet of wonders where science meets spectacle. A world, drawn from life. In The royal natural history (Volume II), Richard Lydekker brings the animal kingdom into sharp focus through illustrated natural history writing that is both lucid and richly observed, with the authority of a working zoologist and the charm of a great compiler. Designed as a zoology reference volume as much as a book to browse, this scientific animal encyclopedia organises knowledge with steady confidence: animal species descriptions grounded in wildlife classification taxonomy, attentive notes on fauna habitats and behavior, and a Victorian instinct for naming, sorting, and seeing. The appeal is immediate for readers who love animals, but it also rewards the serious shelf: a dependable zoology study reference and a window into Victorian England zoology at its most ambitious. As a landmark of nineteenth century natural history, it captures an era when illustrated learning shaped public imagination, and it remains a touchstone of classic British nature writing, where clarity matters and curiosity is never casual. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this illustrated animal plate book has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint -- a collector's item and a cultural treasure -- it belongs with collectors of antique books, natural history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a handsome, trustworthy guide to the living world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353708990
• ISBN13: 9789353708993
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 622 Pages
• Weight: 3.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"