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Sowerby, R. R.

Sowerby of China; Arthur de Carle Sowerby

1956

78.96 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1956
Place of printing
Kendall. Titus Wilson and Son
Author
Sowerby, R. R.
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - Asia Naturalists Travels China
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [22 x 14 cm]; [viii], 58 pp, frontis portrait, plates from photos, drawing, folding genealogical table, bibliog. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (not price clipped, residue of price sticker removal, light wear at top edge), else fine and clean, unmarked. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A biography of scientist, explorer, writer, artist, author of Through Shen-kan; Fur and Feather in North China; A Naturalist's Holiday by the Sea; A Naturalist's Notebook in China, and many others. The work includes much on the Sowerby family, the Clark Expedition, the Shensi Relief Expedition, early collecting, the bandit situation in China, life in Shanghai, much on China including the Japanese occupation, etc.
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