Fish with a Different Angle: The Fresh-Water Fishes of Great Britain by Mrs Sarah Bowdich (1791–1856).

Since first appearance, reviews and accounts of The Fresh-Water Fishes of Great Britain (1828–1838) have been surprisingly few. All agree that this rare work is remarkable for its illustrations. Its importance as a whole in the history of ichthyology, however, is largely unknown, or ignored. This ar...

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Publicado en:Annals of Science Vol. 71; no. 2; pp. 206 - 241
Autor principal: Orr, Mary
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr2014
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