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Drawn from paradise : the natural history, art and discovery of the birds of paradise

by David Attenborough, Errol Fuller

This illustrated history documents the discovery and ornithology of birds of paradise. Featuring over 200 rare paintings and sketches, it traces how these brightly coloured species were categorised in Europe and provides details on more than forty distinct varieties.

Accession 10784 ISBN 9780062234681 Publisher Harper Design
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