Description: This book offers a glimpse into a fascinating collection of books compiled in the early 19th century. The author, a keen naturalist and bibliophile, meticulously gathered a wealth of literature on the natural world, particularly focusing on the topography and natural history of Britain and beyond. This volume provides a detailed catalogue of the collection, showcasing the author's deep passion for these subjects. The book is divided into sections, reflecting the author's areas of interest. Natural science is explored in great detail, with sections devoted to natural history in general, specific countries and places, cabinets and collections, geology, mineralogy, and paleontology. The book also features extensive sections on botany, ethnology, and zoology, with specific chapters on mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and marine life. A large portion of the catalogue is devoted to the author's collection of books and materials on British topography, particularly highlighting the region of Bristol, which held a special significance for the author. The book offers a unique window into the intellectual interests of the early 19th century. It highlights the scientific and literary trends of the time, showcasing the growing fascination with the natural world and the development of natural history as a scientific discipline. The extensive collection of materials, meticulously catalogued in this volume, demonstrates the author's dedication to recording and preserving knowledge about the natural world. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of natural history, offering a comprehensive glimpse into a remarkable collection of books and insights from a bygone era. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Catalogue of the Library at Claremont, Clevedon and 16, Royal Crescent, Bath : Collected by George Weare Braikenridge (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 580 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Archaeology
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1.2 in
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Genre: Social Science
Item Weight: 27.1 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Reginald Stanley Faber
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
