Curious Minds: The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Curious Minds: The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Macinnis
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:250
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 220
Category/GenreHistory of science
ISBN/Barcode 9780642277541
ClassificationsDewey:508.092294
Audience
General
Illustrations illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher National Library of Australia
Imprint National Library of Australia
Publication Date 1 October 2012
Publication Country Australia

Description

Curious Minds: The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists looks at the long line of naturalists who have traversed Australia in search of new plants and animals. Identifying and classifying the unfamiliar plants and animals was their biggest challenge-the early ones were frequently wrong but later naturalists were able to build on and learn from previous mistakes. In time, a new breed of homegrown naturalists emerged. This succession of curious minds would help to foster pride in a developing nation, as well an interest in the preservation of natural history. Curious Minds brings to life the stories of the naturalists and settlers who made the unfamiliar familiar and who contributed to developments in natural science. Among the names are Joseph Banks, Charles Darwin, Amalie Dietrich, Ludwig Leichhardt, Ferdinand von Mueller, Ellis Rowan, John Lewin and John and Elizabeth Gould. Beautifully illustrated with images from the collection of the National Library of Australia, the publication is a loving tribute to the courageous and inquisitive men and women who led by example.