Treasures of the Natural History Museum [Lingua Inglese] - Rilegato

Paterson, Vicky

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ISBN 10: 0565092359 ISBN 13: 9780565092351

Casa editrice: Natural History Museum, 2009

Riassunto

The Natural History Museum, London is home to one of the world’s most important and comprehensive collections of natural history specimens, literature and artworks. This book is a celebration of over 200 of the Museum’s most exceptional possessions including world-famous specimens and little-known curiosities. The treasures are selected both from objects on display and those stored behind the scenes. Each one is chosen for its scientific importance, striking beauty or intriguing story—and sometimes all three. Among the many exceptional natural wonders featured are: a rare meteorite from Mars; Darwin’s celebrated finch specimens; a lethal claw from the dinosaur Baryonyx; one of the first forms of life on Earth; and some immaculately dressed fleas. The book also includes the magnificent Museum building itself with its many architectural treasures. With intriguing stories behind each entry, Treasures of the Natural History Museum is a fascinating insight into the best of the Museum’s unrivaled collections.

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Recensione:

'Wingless flies; wasps' nests in bowler hats, every branch of knowledge that this great 'cathedral to nature' contains is covered, in a book that qualifies as a treasure itself.' --Geographical Magazine

L'autore:

Vicky Paterson is an editor and writer specializing in natural history topics.

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• Editore: Natural History Museum
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0565092359
• ISBN 13: 9780565092351
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 256