Fauna Britannica
Buczacki, Stefan, 1945-2002
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A comprehensive study of animal life in the British Isles, this text includes over 3000 entries from the common snails and earthworms to deer and the golden eagle. It includes information on history, folklore, habitat and characteristics. This reference to British natural history, its folklore and tradition explores how animals have enriched our culture, from the spider that reputedly influenced Robert the Bruce to the local superstitions that robins portend death. Over 3,000 entries range from common snails and earthworms to deer and the golden eagle, with information on each species detailing: history, folklore, habitat, characteristics.
Main title:
Fauna Britannica / Stefan Buczacki ; foreword by HRH the Prince of Wales.
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Imprint:
London : Hamlyn, 2002.
Collation:
528 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. facsims. ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 506-509) and index.
ISBN:
9780600598671 (hbk)
Dewey class:
591.941
LC class:
QL255
Language:
English
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BRN:
568945