Bücher von William MacGillivray

Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus: with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

A Manual of British Ornithology, Part 1, The Land Birds is a comprehensive guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by William Macgillivray and first published in 1840, this book provides a detailed description of the various species of land birds found in the region, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors. The book is divided into sections based on the families of birds, and each section includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers identify the different species. The author's extensive knowledge of ornithology is evident throughout the book, making it an invaluable resource for bird enthusiasts and researchers alike. With its detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations, A Manual of British Ornithology, Part 1, The Land Birds remains a classic work in the field of ornithology and a must-read for anyone interested in the birds of Great Britain and Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

In 1832, William MacGillivray published this abridged version of the explorer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt's Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent During the Years 1799-1804, which had appeared in a seven-volume English translation between 1814 and 1829. MacGillivray's edition, intended for the general public, also includes Humboldt's accounts of his explorations of the Ural Mountains and Caspian Sea. Humboldt became a major figure in physical geography as a result of his arduous five-year trip to explore Central and South America. This book offers a brief biographical sketch of the scientist and covers his exciting journeys from the Island of Tenerife across the Atlantic Ocean to Caracas, and up the Orinoco River by canoe. Humboldt fights mosquitoes in dense rain forests and climbs Andean peaks in Peru without mountain gear, taking detailed notes at every stage.