General History of Quadrupeds
General History of Quadrupeds In the late eighteenth century, the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. The engraver Thomas…
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General History of Quadrupeds
In the late eighteenth century, the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day. Travelers and colonists returning from far-flung lands provided dazzling accounts of such exotic creatures as elephants, baboons, and kangaroos.
From anteaters to zebras, armadillos to wolverines, this delightful volume features engravings of over four hundred animals alongside descriptions of their characteristics as scientifically understood at the time. "A General History of Quadrupeds", first published in 1790, showcases Bewick's groundbreaking engraving techniques that allowed text and images to be published on the same page. Quadrupeds reaffirms Bewick's place in history as an incomparable illustrator, one whose influence on natural history and book printing still endures today.
General History of Quadrupeds
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