"The Birds of Australia, Vol. 1 of 7" by John Gould is a mid-19th century scientific work, presenting a detailed reference on Australian bird species and demonstrating the author's commitment to ornithology and natural history. It uses detailed illustrations and descriptions to provide valuable information about Australian birds, beginning with the dedication to Queen Victoria, which underscores its significance and the author's position in the scientific world. The book also acknowledges initial support through references to subscribers from prominent individuals and institutions, establishing a comprehensive catalog of species as a basis for exploring the features and studies of each bird in later volumes.
The Birds of Australia, Vol. 1 of 7
By John Gould
Explore the stunning illustrations and descriptions of Australia's unique bird species in this extensive 19th-century scientific catalog.
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About the AuthorJohn Gould was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists, including Edward Lear, Henry Constantine Richter, Joseph Wolf and William Matthew Hart. He has been considered the father of bird study in Australia and the Gould League in Australia is named after him. His identification of the birds now nicknamed "Darwin's finches" played a role in the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Gould's work is referenced in Charles Darwin's book, On the Origin of Species.
John Gould was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists, including Edward Lear, Henry Constantine Richter, Joseph Wolf and William Matthew Hart. He has been considered the father of bird study in Australia and the Gould League in Australia is named after him. His identification of the birds now nicknamed "Darwin's finches" played a role in the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Gould's work is referenced in Charles Darwin's book, On the Origin of Species.
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