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Wood says that it is a remarkable little library of early nineteenthcentury zoology, as well as a brief account of the lives of the chief zoologists of all time. The naturalists library conducted by sir william jardine, bart. Papers of sir william jardine 18001874 archives hub. Sir william jardine was born in 1800 and developed a keen interest in natural history during his childhood at jardine hall, a magnificent estate in dumfriesshire. Biography of one of britains foremost pioneers of the study of natural history. Exhibiting its relation to the heavenly bodies, its physical structure, the natural history of each country, and the industry, commerce, political institutions, and civil and social state of all nations. Jardine sir william the naturalists library, ornithology. Sir alexander jardine of applegirth, first baronet b. The wider picture in scotland at the time is set out in our historical timeline. The birds of great britain and ireland, by sir william jardine, illustrated with 125 coloured plates, part of the naturalists library series and published by w. Sir william jardine, 7th baronet, lived from 23 february 1800 to 21 november 1874. William jardine was born in lochmaben, dumfriesshire, scotland in 1784. Sir william jardine illustrator stewart formatbinding cloth book condition used good jacket condition n quantity available 1 edition 1st edition binding hardcover publisher w h lizars place of publication edinburgh date published 1842 keywords victorian ornithology, stewart, hand coloured bird plates, jardine, british birds.

The natural history of fishes of the perch family sir. The book is somewhat worn on the outside and at the corners, inside in a very good clean condition with strong colouring of the steel engravings. Ichthyology, botany, entomology and geology were all subjects in which sir william was thoroughly knowledgeable, but it was ornithology that was his true passion. The natural history of the pachydermes, or, thickskinned quadrupeds. Appears in 19 books from 18112007 page 330 he further states that the natives of the indian isles, when sailing in their canoes, always take care to be provided with hatchets, in order immediately to eut off the arms of such of these animals as happen to fling them over the sides of the canoe, lest they should pull it under water and sink it. Original binding with gilt titles to spine and green epps. The final contribution of sir william jardine, scottish. Sir william jardine, 7th baronet of applegirth, dumfriesshire 23 february 1800 in edinburgh 21 november 1874 in sandown, isle of wight was a scottish naturalist. Appears in 485 books from 17962007 more page 6 murrays encyclopaedia of geography. His interests rapidly expanded to include geology and natural history. Sir william jardine was a fellow of the royal society and of the royal. The natural history of the ordinary cetacea or whales.

In 1833 he undertook a still more important work, the naturalists library, forty volumes of which appeared in the course of the next ten years, and served to. The plates from jardine s works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. The book s general editor, jardine 180074, also wrote about a third of the volumes, mostly on birds and fish. Coloring butterflies by jardine, sir william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. William jardine s actions leading up to the first britishchinese opium war shows that not only has his role been far from exaggerated, but in fact not has not been emphasized enough. A new edition edited, with notes, by sir william jardine. We cannot guarantee that every book is in the library. Birds of prey by sir william jardine 1st edition 1838 from e c books sku. The books general editor, jardine 180074, also wrote about a third of the volumes, mostly on birds and fish. He requires to be known and to be properly appreciated. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. With memoir of aristotle by andrew crichton by jardine, sir william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

He was educated at edinburgh high school before becoming a medical student at the university of edinburgh in 1817. Jardine was a cofounder of the berwickshire naturalists club, and contributed to the founding of the ray society. Sir william jardine was a 19 thcentury scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, the naturalists library this fine 1836 edition of jardine s naturalists library is beautifully illustrated with color engravings of the worlds mammals. Illustrations of ornithology and the annual periodical contributions to ornithology. He owned the finest private natural history museum and library in britain and made natural history widely available by issuing the the naturalists library, forty small, affordable volumes on birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Sir william jardine was a key figure in the history of victorianera science. Archive by jardine, sir william editor and a great selection of related books. Illustration from the naturalists library, the sun birds book, by sir. The natural history of the ordinary cetacea or whales by sir. The natural history of the birds of great britain and ireland vols iiv.

Jul 14, 2002 sir willian alexander jardine 15671640of lochmaben by edward fabisak july 14, 2002 at 05. Sir william jardine was a key figure in the history of victorianera s. Check out our sir william jardine selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops. Sir william jardine was particularly devoted to the study of ornithology, and in. Get free access to the library by create an account, fast download and ads free. Publishers list followed by frontispiece portrait of huber and halftitle with handcoloured vignette of bees, followed by two title pages, the first reads. Sir william jardine was a 19 thcentury scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, the naturalists library this volume from the naturalists library, ornithology is the famous volume of african birds gulls, redeyed pigeons, whitebody sunbird, beeeaters, and more. If anyone is interested, below is a short description i wrote pertaining to the life and times of sir william alexander jardine 15671640. The plates from jardine s works are exceedingly desirable and. Nhbs christine e jackson and peter davis, leicester university press.

Ichthyology, sir william jardine volume 1, part 1 of the natural history of fishes of the perch family. W h lizars, 1837 a good copy of volume vi of jardine s naturalists library mammalia covering whales. Our largest stock area is natural history, where we have a good range of books from the 17001800s, many finely illustrated. Download and read online for free ichthyology 3 by jardine, william, sir, 18001874.

Naturalists library entomology vol bees by jardine sir william. W h lizars, 1837 a good copy of volume vi of jardine. Sir william jardine, 7th baronet of applegarth frs frse fls fsa 23 february 1800. A gifted anatomist, jardine travelled widely in search of specimens for his private museum, beginning with a three year investigation into the life cycle of british salmon and trout. Sir william jardine was a 19 thcentury scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, the naturalists library. The plates from jardine s mammals are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and. E c books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works. Author sir william jardine formatbinding cloth book condition used fair jacket condition n quantity available 1 edition 1st edition binding hardcover publisher w h lizars place of. Jardine made natural history accessible to all classes of victorian society by editing the very popular forty volumes of the naturalists library 18331843, published by his brotherinlaw, the. Sir william jardine was born in edinburgh, the eldest son of sir alexander jardine. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.

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Natural history pachydermes thick skinned quadrupeds by. Details the naturalists library biodiversity heritage. Natural library by sir william jardine english hardcover. You will find jardine a most conscientious, honourable, and kindhearted fellow, extremely liberal and an excellent man of business in this market, where his knowledge and experience in the opium trafficker and in most articles of export is highly valuable. Gallinaceous birds, game birds and pigeons jardine, sir william on. Natural library by sir william jardine english hardcover book free shipping.

Reprint by sir william jardine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sir william edward jardine, 11th baronet 19171986 sir alexander maule jardine, 12th baronet 19472008 sir william murray jardine, th baronet born 1984 the heir apparent to the baronetcy is the th baronets eldest son, alexander jardine born 2012. He is known for his editing of a long series of natural history books, the. Sir william jardine 7th baronet known for his editing of a long series of natural history books. It was out of this passion that jardine produced two original works on ornithology. He is known for his editing of a long series of natural history books, the naturalists library. Sir william jardine was a 19 thcentury scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, the naturalists library this edition of jardine s mammalia is beautifully color illustrated with 38 engravings of various species of cats.

Yet, until now, no comprehensive biography of him existed. The natural history of the felin 1834 volume 2 of the naturalists library, sir william jardine. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Ichthyology 3 by jardine, william, sir, 18001874 at the best online ebook storage. As was the case for many of his contemporaries, sir william jardine, 7th baronet of applegarth, was a man of many talents. He is the author of several books, including museums and the natural environment 1996 and with christine jackson sir william jardine. The natural history of the ordinary cetacea or whales by. May 3, 2016 illustration from the naturalists library, the sun birds book, by sir william jardine. Jardine, william, an essay towards the improvement of some of the important instruments in.

Sir william jardine, 7th baronet of applegarth 18001874, scottish naturalist. Sir william jardine, 7th baronet of applegarth frs frse fls fsa 23 february 1800 21 november 1874 was a scottish naturalist. This volume showcases 34 exquisite engravings of birds, many hand. The naturalists library 1835 hardcover jardine, william, sir. This edition of jardine s mammalia is beautifully color illustrated with 38 engravings of various species of cats.