The Mammals of Australia
Macmillan, $90.00 hb, 416 pp
Science
A Past Gem
by Andrew Turner •
John Gould, English scientist, came to Australia in 1838 with the object of obtaining additional specimens to continue preparation of his work describing the birds of Australia. While here, he travelled extensively throughout south-eastern Australia between 1838-1840 and, naturally, spent time recording his observations on mammals.
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