The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790

The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 406
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ISBN-10 : 9789061918677
ISBN-13 : 9061918677
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Download or read book The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790 written by L. C. Rookmaaker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1989-06-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 18th century witnessed a new interest in African animals. Research was undertaken at the Cape of Good Hope by explorers whose books, manuscripts and drawings concerning mammals and birds are listed and discussed within this text.;This text gives details on four collections of 300 mammal and bird drawings connected with Levaillant's research. Many examples are illustrated. The zoological contents of the material left by these seven explorers are analyzed for all mammals and birds emphasizing the history, taxonomy, nomenclature and zoogeography.


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