A Newsworthy Naturalist - The Life of William Yarrell

"Published in association with the British Ornithologist's Club -- t.p."

About the author

Christine E. Jackson worked as a qualified librarian (A.L.A.) before retiring and writing on bird art. She breaks new ground with each title--pioneering studies first of bird illustration, then bird art, and also Fish in Art--and the biography of Yarrell is no exception. She is an occasional consultant to both auction houses, Sotheby's and Christie's, London. She has authored 16 books on biographies of naturalists and the history of bird illustration, as well as numerous articles. She transcribed or abstracted all of Yarrell's correspondence as the basis for this first study of his life and

Summary

William Yarrell (1784-1856) was an influential naturalist at a time when natural history was becoming an important factor in 19th century society. He wrote two notable books: A History of British Fishes and A History of British Birds, that were being quoted as the authorities well into the next century and are still admired today.

Product details

• Authors: Christine E Jackson
• Publisher: John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781913679040
• ISBN: 978-1-913679-04-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 237 mm x 166 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 748 g
• Illustrations: Approx. 60 line drawings, 12 plates, 4 portraits
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)