Birds of Britain and Europe - Hardcover

Roger Tory Peterson Institute; Mountfort, Guy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0002190737 ISBN 13: 9780002190732

Publisher: Stephen Greene Pr, 1987

Synopsis

This fifth edition is a guide to the birds of Britain and Europe. The book includes an update of the maps and revision of the illustrations to help in the identification of wild birds.

About this title

About the Author:

Roger Tory Peterson lived in the USA until his death in 1999 and is widely recognised as the inventor of the modern field guide. Naturalist, artist, educator, photographer, he was active in numerous fields. Above all, he is recognised for as one of the most important individuals in the 20th century to kindle in the public a widespread interest and concern for the natural world.

Review:

Reviews of the previous editions: 'Easily the most authoritative and best illustrated pocket bird book ever published' Daily Express 'An indispensable aid to anyone travelling in Britain and Europe who is interested in brids' Country Life 'An authoritative, pocketable, generously illustrated, simply written book. They have done their work excellently' The Times 'Comprehensive and reliable. Very full, accurate texts. Good, clear illustrations, with the familiar, useful pointer system to draw attention to important features. The best field guide for use in Europe.' British Birds 'For clarity and speed, it has not been bettered' Irish Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Stephen Greene Pr
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0002190737
• ISBN 13: 9780002190732
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384