Douglas Dewar

Broschiertes Buch

Glimpses Of Indian Birds

Beschreibung

"Glimpses Of Indian Birds" is an ancient nature non-fiction story book written by Douglas Dewar. "Glimpses Of Indian Birds" is an important manual for birders, environmental lovers, and conservationists interested by the Indian subcontinent's avian variety. The book, which became written by way of manner of said naturalist Douglas Dewar, provides readers with an interesting take a look at India's various birds. Douglas Dewar's "Glimpses Of Indian Birds" has been diagnosed because the authoritative artwork on the scenario, developing our awareness of the avian global and inspiring admiration for nature's splendor. The book's emphasis on conservation demonstrates Dewar's self-discipline to retaining India's bird historical past for destiny generations. Dewar's information is apparent in his amusing narrative fashion, making the book handy to every professional birdwatchers and beginners alike.

Autor

Douglas Dewar (28 May 1875 13 January 1957) was an ornithologist and British civil officer in India who produced several books about Indian birds. He published widely in publications like The Madras Mail, Pioneer, and The Times of India, as well as periodicals like the Civil and Military Gazette and Bird Notes. He became an outspoken anti-evolutionist and co-founded the Evolution Protest Movement. Douglas was born in London, where his father, a physician, practiced on Sloane Street and in Hampton Wick. Before joining the Indian civil service in 1898, he studied natural science at Jesus College, Cambridge. Dewar married Edith Rawles, the daughter of Alfred Rawles, on March 7, 1902 in Bombay. From 1921 to 1924, he was appointed Accountant General in Punjab. Dewar, on the other hand, specialized in ornithology and produced numerous volumes about the birds of India. In his book Birds of the Plains, he emphasized the study of birds in the field. "There are two kinds of humans in the ornithological world. There are those who study nature inside the museum with a microscope and scalpel, and those who live to observe and study birds in the open."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9789361429736
• ISBN-10: 9361429736
• Artikelnr.: 70084147