Nature - Reference, Science & Nature - Bibliography, Natural History - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
A former Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew) librarian relates the challenges that 17th-19th century authors faced in getting their natural history books published. He discusses the early book trade, nature print-making, and the impact of the New World on cataloging flora and fauna. Color plates and other illustrations are reproduced from such collectibles as Audubon's Birds of America and Thornton's The Temple of Flora. Co-published with The British Library (ISBN: 0-7123-4774-7). 9x12". Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORBook Details
Published
March 1, 2003
Publisher
Oak Knoll Press DE
Pages
176
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781584560906