The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790

The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790

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The 18th century witnessed a new interest in African animals. Research was undertaken at the Cape of Good Hope by explorers whose books, manuscripts and drawings concerning mammals and birds are listed and discussed within this text.;This text gives details on four collections of 300 mammal and bird drawings connected with Levaillant's research. Many examples are illustrated. The zoological contents of the material left by these seven explorers are analyzed for all mammals and birds emphasizing the history, taxonomy, nomenclature and zoogeography.

The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790,L. C. Rookmaaker,CRC,9061918677,17th century,18th century,Animal Geography,Animals,Cape of Good Hope,Discovery And Exploration (General),History,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Naturalists,Science,Science/Mathematics,South Africa,Zoology,Nature / Animals,Southern Africa,Zoology & animal sciences,c 1600 to c 1700,c 1700 to c 1800

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