THE FLIGHT OF THE EMU: A HUNDRED YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN ORNITHOLOGY 1901Ð2001.

ROBIN, Libby.

ISBN 10: 0522849873 / ISBN 13: 9780522849875

Published by Melbourne University Publishing,, Carlton South,, 2002

About this Item

First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. Original publisher's white cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. This book is heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. ISBN: 0522849873 Pages: 464 Fine in fine dust jacket.

Seller Inventory # C63132

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE FLIGHT OF THE EMU: A HUNDRED YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN ORNITHOLOGY 1901Ð2001.
• Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing,, Carlton South,
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0522849873
• ISBN 13: 9780522849875
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ornithology
  • emu

About this title

Synopsis

This book details international scientific expeditions and the influences of Australian birds on international questions. It also relates stories of adventurous Australians in far-flung places.The Flight of the Emu is richly illustrated with pictures of birds and birders in action and the text captures many of the important moments of Australian ornithology the 20th century.

About the Author

Libby Robin is an environmental historian. She has worked as a curator in environmental history at the national museum of Australia, as well as holding teaching and research positions at the Australian National University. She lives in Canberra, Australia.