Notes on the Birds of Damara Land and the Adjacent Countries of South-West Africa (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Name: Notes on the Birds of Damara Land and the Adjacent Countries of South-West Africa (Classic Reprint)
Author: Andersson, Charles John
ISBN: 9781330526453

Andersson, Charles John

9781330526453: Notes on the Birds of Damara Land and the Adjacent Countries of South-West Africa (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330526457 ISBN 13 : 9781330526453

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Birds of a remote land come to life through field notes and patient observation. This nonfiction work presents a frontier of southwestern Africa, where explorers document feathers, habitats, and the daily realities of travel and discovery. The book combines travel writing with species descriptions, offering a window into a rich, little-known bird world.

Two adventurers, with guides and oxen, traverse deserts, lagoons, and lakes, while recording birds and the landscapes they inhabit. The narrative largely unfolds through firsthand impressions, voyage details, and practical notes on habitats, behavior, and appearance that together sketch a vivid portrait of the region’s avifauna.

- Learn how researchers and explorers observed birds in demanding terrain.
- Discover species accounts, including where they were found and how they look.
- See how travel challenges and local landscapes shape field notes and collections.
- Get a sense of 19th‑century exploration in Damara Land and nearby regions.

Ideal for readers of natural history travelogues, ornithology field notes, and Africa‑based exploration narratives seeking a grounded, era‑specific perspective on birds and place.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330526457
ISBN 13: 9781330526453
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 461
Coordonn�es du fabricant: non disponible
Personne responsable: non disponible

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Notes on the Birds of Damara Land and the Adjacent Countries of South-West

Charles John Andersson

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330526457 ISBN 13 : 9781330526453

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an invaluable ornithological account of South-western Africa, examining birdlife in the Damara and adjacent nations. The author, a renowned traveler and naturalist, combined his personal observations with the results of other scientific expeditions to compile a comprehensive catalog of the region's avifauna. The volume includes meticulously recorded descriptions of plumage, behavior, and distribution, along with insights into the breeding and migration patterns of various bird species. The author's vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts bring the diverse birdlife of the region to life, making this book an essential resource for ornithologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the ecology and biodiversity of Africa. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330526453_0

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