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1879 Natural History Rambles: Lane and Field
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding
Natural History Rambles series. Illustrated throughout. An exploration of the natural history of the mammals, insects, birds, and flora living locally along lanes and in fields. This work combines scientific insight with engaging storytelling, making it an essential read for natural history enthusiasts. With chapters on animal life in the lane, birds of the field, slugs and snails, flowers of the lane, and field flowers, amongst others. Written by John George Wood, or Reverend J. G. Wood, an English writer who popularised natural history with his writings. Bound by Bickers & Son, London. Dated from the Natural History Museum Library.
Condition
Bound in full calf with gilt. Externally, sound with light rubbing to the extremities and minor fading to the spine. The odd small mark to the boards. A large crack to the front joint resulting in the front board loosening, held by a small section only and may detach with further handling. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. A school prize bookplate to the front pastedown.
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