When Silvester Diggles arrived in 1855 there was little artistic or scientific talent in the small frontier town of Brisbane. By the time of his death in 1880, his paramount legacy was a large book on Australian birds, profusely illustrated with hand-coloured lithographs. Acting as his own publisher from 1865 onwards, Diggles produced the first substantial zoological work to commence publication in Australia. The compilation and content of this rare work of art and natural history is examined here in the light of Diggles' life and times, as well as his ornithological predecessors and contemporaries. So too is his role in establishing the first scientific society and museum in Queensland. Also presented in this lavishly illustrated publication are colour plates from his bird book, and some of his original bird paintings for the first time. Diggles was indeed the preeminent birdman of his day, not only in Brisbane but also Queensland if not Australia-wide. Dr Rod Fisher Brisbane historian
Title: The Bird Man of Brisbane: Silvester Diggles and His Ornithol
ISBN Number: 1921555629
ISBN-13: 9781921555626
Location Published: Australia, Boolarong Press: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: New
Size: 23.0 x 16.0 x 1.2 cm
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Australian Biographies, Australian History, Birds, Ornithology, Queensland History
Seller ID: 003970
Keywords: 9781921555626, australia, louis j. pigott, silvester diggles and his ornithol, the bird man of brisbane, the really good book shop
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