Natural History in Zoological Gardens

Natural History in Zoological Gardens
by Frank E. Beddard
Adopted for Conservation by
Susan G. Waxter
on June 25, 2019
Natural History in Zoological Gardens - Cover

Natural history in zoological gardens : being some account of vertebrated animals, with special reference to those usually to be seen in the Zoological Society's gardens in London and similar institutions

By Frank E. Beddard. London: A. Constable & Co., Ltd., 1905.

This book provides an in-depth look at 117 vertebrate animals popular in zoos in the early 20th century. The text covers their anatomy, housing, behavior, and history, supplemented with black-and-white illustrations and photos. It was written by Frank E. Beddard, an English zoologist who was considered a leading authority on earthworms and annelids. Beddard authored several articles on worms in the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica. Please note: The money from this adoption will support the National Zoological Park library.

Condition and Treatment: 

This volume has an early 20th century publisher's binding with a decorative stamped cover. The spine is worn with an area of loss at the head of the spine. The endpapers are loose and exhibiting signs of foxing. Conservators will remove the textblock from the case and clean and re-line the spine, attaching new endpapers. The cover will be repaired and the textblock re-cased in the repaired cover.

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Adoption Type: Preserve for the Future