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A Lifelong Devotion to South Africa’s Birds and Beasts – A fascinating illustrated biography of pioneering South African ornithologist and zoologist Austin Roberts, written by C. K. (Bob) Brain. An excellent collectible reference for birders, naturalists and collectors of South African natural history and Africana.
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Austin Roberts: A Lifelong Devotion to South Africa’s Birds and Beasts by C. K. (Bob) Brain is an important biographical work celebrating one of the most influential figures in South African ornithology and zoology. Published in 1998 by the John Voelcker Bird Book Fund, this first edition provides a fascinating account of the life, career and scientific achievements of Austin Roberts, whose name became synonymous with the study and identification of southern African birds.
Roberts was a pioneering naturalist whose extensive fieldwork, collecting and research contributed enormously to the understanding of South Africa’s bird and mammal life. His legacy is particularly associated with The Birds of South Africa, the landmark work that ultimately developed into the celebrated Roberts bird guides familiar to generations of southern African birdwatchers. Bob Brain’s biography goes beyond Roberts’ publications to explore the individual behind the famous name, placing his scientific work within the wider development of natural history and zoological research in southern Africa.
Illustrated throughout with historical photographs, portraits and material relating to Roberts’ work, A Lifelong Devotion to South Africa’s Birds and Beasts offers valuable insight into the people, institutions and expeditions that shaped South African natural science during the twentieth century. The cover is particularly attractive, combining a period photograph of Roberts with classic bird illustrations.
A Lifelong Devotion to South Africa’s Birds and Beasts is an excellent addition to a collection devoted to South African ornithology, birding, natural history, zoology, scientific biography or Africana, and an especially relevant companion volume to the various editions of Roberts Birds of Southern Africa.
Condition – Very Good
Softcover with light general shelf wear, minor rubbing and handling marks to the covers, with slight wear at the corners and edges. Spine remains sound and the binding appears firm.
