Discovering Birds: The Emergence of Ornithology As a Scientific Discipline, 1760-1850 First edition in as new

First edition in as new condition

Forests and National Parks

Over 220 maps pinpoint the most productive destinations in the field and offer regional overviews to help with trip planning

In addition to descriptions of over 230 birding sites

Discovering Birds: The Emergence of Ornithology As a Scientific Discipline, 1760-1850 First edition in as newPaul Lawrence Farber rejects the view that eighteenth century natural history disappeared with the rise of nineteenth century biology. In this penetrating case study of the history of ornithology, Farber demonstrates interesting continuities: as natural history evolved into individual sciences (botany, geology, and zoology) and specialties (entomology and ichthyology), the study of birds emerged as a distinct scientific discipline that remained