Douglas Dewar

Broschiertes Buch

Jungle Folk

Beschreibung

Explore the vibrant world of Indian birds with Douglas Dewar's "Jungle Folk: Indian Natural History Sketches." A captivating journey into the natural history of India, this collection offers insightful sketches of the diverse avian life found across the Indian subcontinent. Dewar, a keen observer of nature, meticulously details the behaviors, habitats, and unique characteristics of various bird species. From common songbirds to more exotic varieties, "Jungle Folk" provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Indian wildlife. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures that Dewar's observations, originally published long ago, are accessible to all who appreciate natural history, ornithology, and the allure of India. A timeless exploration of birds in their natural habitat, "Jungle Folk" remains a valuable resource and an engaging read for anyone interested in the natural wonders of the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 308g
• ISBN-13: 9781023245371
• ISBN-10: 102324537X
• Artikelnr.: 74103125