Handbook to the Natural History of Cambridgeshire

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Handbook to the Natural History of Cambridgeshire
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Edward Marr
By (author) Arthur Everett Shipley
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Cambridge
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:280
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreHistory of science
Biology, life sciences
ISBN/Barcode 9781108007665
ClassificationsDewey:509.426509404
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 2 Line drawings, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 21 January 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This early twentieth-century guide to the geography and geology, fauna and flora of Cambridgeshire was written during a period when natural history played a particularly prominent role in British cultural life. The heart of the book is a comprehensive survey of the diversity of animal life in the region, focussing particularly on the insect orders. It also includes chapters on vertebrate palaeontology and archaeology. Two maps show locations of discovery of ancient skulls, as well as important ancient roads that cross the county. There are additional botanical and geological maps. The book provides a valuable baseline for present-day studies of biodiversity or the effects of climate change, and will also appeal to local enthusiasts with an interest in environmental history.