ALL THE WORLDS BIRDS: THE ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL AND PARTICUL

ALL THE WORLDS BIRDS: THE ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL AND PARTICULAR OF BIRDS Before Audubon, there was Buffons Histoire naturelle, g_n_rale et particulire, originally published in thirty-six volumes between 1749 & 1778. All the Worlds Birds comprises selections from the original, which explored all flora & fauna, & features the beautiful full color illustrations by Franois-Nicolas Martinet. Now this seminal work appears in a handsome, slipcased edition which marks the first publication of Buffons writings in one volume with Martinets beautiful yet scientifically precise engravings, originally published separately. These wondrous eighteenth century depictions of birds are among the earliest scientific attempts to depict birds in all their detail, & these plates are a milestone in the development of ornithological art. This monumental volume is perfect for any bird lover. ISBN: 0-8478-3091-8 publish date: 12/01/2008