Echalaz c t (6 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, compiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Echalaz, is a fascinating exploration of the author's personal collection of preserved bird specimens. Echalaz's firsthand accounts of encounters while hunting these birds paint a vivid picture of their natural habitats and behaviors. The book is a valuable contribution to ornithological understanding, offering insights into the lives of British birds and their geographical range, both within the UK and beyond. It also delves into the author's experiences in the Indian Army, providing a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and wildlife in colonial India. Through the author's detailed descriptions and stunning photography, this book not only serves as a reference guide but also as a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world. It encourages both scientific inquiry and a deep appreciation for birdlife. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Very Good. 325, portrait frontis, 24 b/w plates. . HB. 8vo, orig. cloth, slightly rubbed, gt, corners bumped. Patterned endpapers. Vg. First edition. Scarce. A history of ornithological specimens, collected primarily from Britain, by Lieut.-Col. Charles Theodore Echalaz (1844-1913). The collection was gifted to the Urban District Council of Waterloo (Liverpool), who opened the Waterloo Museum, specially to house the tazidermy collection. The collection was struck by German bombs, targeted by theives, and nearly forgotten in a basement bellow the town hall when the collection fell out of favour. This 1909 book serves as a guide to the collection and the birds contained within, and is an invaluable guide to an important taxidermy collection.Mullens & Swann p. 191.…