Mr and Mrs Gould [electronic resource] : The extraordinary true story about the life of Australia's greatest naturalists and explorers, from the popular award winning author of bestsellers SISTER VIV and FLINDERS
Grantlee Kieza2024
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The grand story of the famous 'Birdman' John Gould and his talented wife
Elizabeth, who revealed the astonishing world of Australian birds and wildlife
in one of the most important naturalist expeditions in history - from the
bestselling author of Sister Viv, Flinders, Banks, Mrs Kelly and The Remarkable
Mrs Reibey.
John and Elizabeth Gould sailed into Australia on a cold spring day in 1838
prepared for the most astonishing adventure of their lives. They had crossed
three oceans from their London home to find the treasures of Australia's
birdlife and showcase them to the outside world.
Elizabeth had fallen pregnant for the seventh time at just 34, and there would
be little rest for her in illustrating her husband's exquisite books that had
made him England's celebrated 'Bird Man', and a force of nature in both science
and publishing. Elizabeth had always worked in his shadow, but perhaps with his
new book The Birds of Australia she would finally receive the deserve...
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Author:
Grantlee Kieza, Author
Imprint:
Australia : ABC Books, 2024
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (432 pages)
Audience:
General / adult
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781460716991
Language:
English
BRN:
522101
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |