ISBN10: 0713666471, ISBN13: 9780713666472, [publisher: Christopher Helm (A&C Black Ltd)] Softcover Birders often wonder about the people commemorated in the names of many of our familiar bird species. Was Bonaparte's Gull named after Napoleon? Was the Pallas who named Pallas' Warbler the same individual as the discoverer of Pallas' Sandgrouse, and if so did he discover the two birds at the same time, on the same journey? Who was the Lady Amherst who gave her name to one of the world's most spectacular yet secretive pheasants? This book answers these questions and many more by presenting a potted biography of every individual who has given their name to a species of bird.The biographies detail the life and work of the individual involved, often revealing fascinating insights about the nature of bird study and exploration in the centuries gone by. 2235 birds and 1124 individuals are covered in the texts, and all available details are given for the handful of names which could not be traced. This reference is illustrated throughout with portraits of the individuals concerned and line drawings of the birds that bear their names.
[Sidmouth, DEVON, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: ...
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Christopher Helm (A&C Black Ltd) 2003-10-31 Paperback Very good in NO jacket Size: 216 x 135 mm; Birders often wonder about the people commemorated in the names of many of our familiar bird species. Was Bonaparte's Gull named after Napoleon? Was the Pallas who named Pallas' Warbler the same individual as the discoverer of Pallas' Sandgrouse, and if so did he discover the two birds at the same time, on the same journey? Who was the Lady Amherst who gave her name to one of the world's most spectacular yet secretive pheasants? This book answers these questions and many more by presenting a potted biography of every individual who has given their name to a species of bird. The biographies detail the life and work of the individual involved, often revealing fascinating insights about the nature of bird study and exploration in the centuries gone by. 2235 birds and 1124 individuals are covered in the texts, and all available details are given for the handful of names which could not be traced. This reference is illustrated throughout with portraits of the individuals concerned and line drawings of the birds that bear their names.

ISBN10: 0713666471, ISBN13: 9780713666472, [publisher: -] Softcover Whose Bird?: Men and Women Commemorated in the Common Names of Birds This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 0713666471, ISBN13: 9780713666472, [publisher: -] Softcover Whose Bird?: Men and Women Commemorated in the Common Names of Birds This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 0713666471, ISBN13: 9780713666472, [publisher: Christopher Helm] Softcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]

Paperback. Very Good. ISBN 0713666471 9780713666472 [GB]

ISBN10: 0713666471, ISBN13: 9780713666472, [publisher: Christopher Helm, London] Softcover First Edition Book - very good. Paperback.
[Morpeth, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2003]
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Christopher Helm (A&C Black Ltd), Date: 2003-10-31. Paperback. Very good/NO. 216 x 135 mm. NO. Birders often wonder about the people commemorated in the names of many of our familiar bird species. Was Bonaparte's Gull named after Napoleon? Was the Pallas who named Pallas' Warbler the same individual as the discoverer of Pallas' Sandgrouse, and if so did he discover the two birds at the same time, on the same journey? Who was the Lady Amherst who gave her name to one of the world's most spectacular yet secretive pheasants? This book answers these questions and many more by presenting a potted biography of every individual who has given their name to a species of bird.The biographies detail the life and work of the individual involved, often revealing fascinating insights about the nature of bird study and exploration in the centuries gone by. 2235 birds and 1124 individuals are covered in the texts, and all available details are given for the handful of names which could not be traced. This reference is illustrated throughout with portraits of the individuals concerned and line drawings of the birds that bear their names. 2003. Christopher Helm (A&C Black Ltd) ISBN 0713666471 9780713666472 [GB]

ISBN10: 0713666471, ISBN13: 9780713666472, [publisher: Christopher Helm] Softcover First Edition First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£17.99 price intact). Published by Christopher Helm, 2003. Octavo. Pictorial wraps. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. 400 pages. ISBN: 9780713666472. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!
[Southampton, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]
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Christopher Helm, Date: 2003-11-30. Paperback. Good. 2003. Christopher Helm ISBN 0713666471 9780713666472 [US]