Fauna Britannica: Natural History, Myths and Legend, Folklore, Tales and Traditions

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Enter the fascinating world of animal life in the British Isles with this most comprehensive testament to date. An internationally renowned plant expert dedicated over four years of wide-ranging research to produce an authoritative reference work that outlines not only the evolution and history of Great Britain's wildlife, but also its abiding influence on deep-rooted customs, beliefs, traditions, and folklore. Over 3,000 entries range from the common snail and earthworm to the deer and golden eagle, and are now ...
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Illustrated with Photographs London 2002 Black Cloth Gold Embossed 2002 This is a First Edition FINE (AS BRAND NEW) in Near Fine (NEAR NEW) jacket HARDBACK. 4to-over 9?"-12" ... tall. Not Signed This magnificent book is illustrated with photographs of every known creature in the British Isles. Over four years of research by the author has resulted in a very fine and complete volume which answers all your questions about our fauna. Conservation and the effects of planning decisions bring home to us the importance of mans' relations with wildlife.......Please e-mail for further details. POSTED FULLY INSURED AT OUR STANDARD RATES! *****PLEASE NOTE: This item is shipping from an authorized seller in Europe. In the event that a return is necessary, you will be able to return your item within the US. To learn more about our European sellers and policies see the BookQuest FAQ section***** Read more Show Less

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Enter the fascinating world of animal life in the British Isles with this most comprehensive testament to date. An internationally renowned plant expert dedicated over four years of wide-ranging research to produce an authoritative reference work that outlines not only the evolution and history of Great Britain's wildlife, but also its abiding influence on deep-rooted customs, beliefs, traditions, and folklore. Over 3,000 entries range from the common snail and earthworm to the deer and golden eagle, and are now preserved forever.
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At first glance, these two British books are very similar and include much of the same content, but each has a slightly different agenda. Neither is designed as an encyclopedic source of information about individual species, yet both (especially the Hart-Davis) are lavishly illustrated with a combination of color and black-and-white photographs. Noted naturalists, the two authors share similar backgrounds, with roots in the British countryside. Buczacki, who is also a well-known plant expert, considers all the wild animals in the British Isles, both living and extinct, from small to large, but excludes mythical beasts. He emphasizes the role of wildlife in British cultural history and outlines the influence of wildlife on the customs, beliefs, and folklore of the British. The book is divided according to the classification of animals-invertebrates, reptiles, birds, and so on-featuring more than 3000 entries that range in length from a single paragraph to several pages. The longer ones are devoted to animals that have a larger presence in folklore and legend, such as the tortoise and the fox. Unlike Buczacki, Hart-Davis surveys domesticated as well as wild animals, selecting those creatures that people are most likely to come in contact with or to read about. He focuses on the consequences of the human exploitation of animals and emphasizes how much attitudes toward animals have changed over the last 50 years. The text is organized into such categories as wild animals, domesticated animals, exotic animals, and farm animals; an entire section is devoted to the horse alone. Entries vary in length from a brief paragraph to a page or more. Both books are well written and beautifully illustrated, and each serves its stated purpose well. Because Hart-Davis includes more information about the physical description and living habits of each species, his might be a better choice for natural history collections, while Buczacki's title, with its emphasis on the animal's place in culture, legend, and folklore, would be a good addition to folklore collections. Both books are recommended for public and academic libraries where there is an interest in British wildlife.-Deborah Emerson, Rochester Regional Lib. Council, Fairport, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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  • ISBN-13: 9780600598671
  • Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 10/28/2002
  • Pages: 480
  • Product dimensions: 8.00 (w) x 11.64 (h) x 1.82 (d)

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