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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a narrative account of the development of the Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science's renowned bird library. The library has evolved from a six-bird exhibit into a vast and well-respected resource that houses over 70,000 preserved bird specimens and thousands of different species of birds from around the world. The book delves into the history behind the collection's growth, its role in scientific research, and its contribution to bird identification and conservation. Detailed descriptions of the collection's acquisition and preparation procedures provide insight into the methods and challenges involved in curating such a vast natural history collection. The book also highlights the work of the museum's dedicated staff, including renowned ornithologist Dr. J. V. Remsen, whose expertise and leadership have been instrumental in the collection's growth and impact. This book not only serves as a valuable resource for ornithologists and conservationists but also as a testament to the importance of specimen collection and preservation in advancing scientific knowledge and understanding of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780266054900_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780266054900
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780266054900
Quantity: 15 available