The Illustrated Natural History: Birds
Title | The Illustrated Natural History: Birds PDF eBook |
Author | John George Wood |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 804 |
Release | 1872 |
Genre | Zoology |
ISBN |
Natural History
Title | Natural History PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn Hennessy |
Publisher | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Natural history |
ISBN | 9780756667528 |
A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural History looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of specially commissioned photographs, Natural History looks at thousands of specimens and species displayed in visual galleries that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the world's landscapes, through the simplest of life forms, to plants, fungi, and animals.
Natural Histories
Title | Natural Histories PDF eBook |
Author | American Museum of Natural History |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Illustrated books |
ISBN | 9781454912149 |
Highlights 40 masterworks of illustrated scientific art from the Rare Book Collection of the American Museum of Natural History.
Natural History Illustration in Pen and Ink
Title | Natural History Illustration in Pen and Ink PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Morrish |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | 554 |
Release | 2021-08-23 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1785009230 |
This beautiful book combines the author's extensive ecological knowledge with art, and her passion for drawing with ink. It is packed with clear instruction and inspirational illustrations, and will be treasured by artists, illustrators, scientists and ecologists alike. Practical advice is given on using a range of materials and equipment for illustrating in pen and ink, as well as the collection and preservation of subject matter and reference material. Detailed instruction is given on how to create essential mark-making techniques that will enhance your illustrations through accurate depiction of shape, form, texture and pattern, and in the principles and elements of design. Subject-themed chapters include plants, strandline and marine specimens, fossils, invertebrates, and mammals. There are step-by-step exercises suitable for all skill levels, and case studies describing working practice as a professional illustrator.
The Illustrated Natural History
Title | The Illustrated Natural History PDF eBook |
Author | John George Wood |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 808 |
Release | 1861 |
Genre | Ethnology |
ISBN |
The New Illustrated Natural History
Title | The New Illustrated Natural History PDF eBook |
Author | John George Wood |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 816 |
Release | 1855 |
Genre | Animal behavior |
ISBN |
Wood's Popular Natural History
Title | Wood's Popular Natural History PDF eBook |
Author | J. G. Wood |
Publisher | Wildside Press LLC |
Total Pages | 612 |
Release | 2010-12-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1434406512 |
John George Wood, or Rev J. G. Wood, (1827-1889), was a popular English writer on natural history, and not very modest about it.