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A General History of Quadrupeds: The Figures Engraved on Wood
Contributor(s): Bewick, Thomas (Author), Martel, Yann (Foreword by)

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 ISBN: 0226044807     ISBN-13: 9780226044804
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2009
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Annotation: In the late eighteenth century, the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. Travelers and colonists returning from far-flung lands provided dazzling accounts of such exotic creatures as elephants, baboons, and kangaroos. The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day."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. 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. "Quadrupeds "reaffirms Bewick's place in history as an incomparable illustrator, one whose influence on natural history and book printing still endures today.
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BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Animals - Mammals
- Nature | Reference
- History | Europe - Great Britain - General
Dewey: 599
LCCN: 2008056049
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (1.90 lbs) 544 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - British Isles
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
 
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In the late eighteenth century, the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. Travelers and colonists returning from far-flung lands provided dazzling accounts of such exotic creatures as elephants, baboons, and kangaroos. The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day.

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. 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. Quadrupeds reaffirms Bewick's place in history as an incomparable illustrator, one whose influence on natural history and book printing still endures today.


Contributor Bio(s): Bewick, Thomas: -

Thomas Bewick (1753 1828) was a master of book illustration and wood engraving from Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
 
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