This book discusses the impact of mollusk collecting during the Victorian Era on present-day knowledge of conchology. The author describes the collecting habits of people during that era and the role of institutions such as the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland in advancing the study of mollusks. The author also highlights the colorful lives of several of the leading Victorian collectors, many of whom were self-taught naturalists who made significant contributions to the field. The concluding chapter reflects on the legacy of Victorian conchology and its significance to modern malacology.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the impact of mollusk collecting during the Victorian Era on present-day knowledge of conchology. The author describes the collecting habits of people during that era and the role of institutions such as the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland in advancing the study of mollusks. The author also highlights the colorful lives of several of the leading Victorian collectors, many of whom were self-taught naturalists who made significant contributions to the field. The concluding chapter reflects on the legacy of Victorian conchology and its significance to modern malacology. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781334737176_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334737176
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