Wolf-Harnier, Eduard.
Natural history [1910] | Gefiederte Baukünstler. Charakterschilderungen aus der Vogelwelt mit besonderer Berücksichtigung der Nestbauart der Vögel. Mit einem Deckelbild u. 3 Farbtafeln von A. Busch u. zahlr. Federzeichnungen vom Wolf, Leipzig Berlin [1910], 151+[8] pp.
Richly illustrated bird overview. An attractive German natural history book devoted to the remarkable architectural abilities of birds, with particular emphasis on the construction, design and variety of their nests.Illustrated with drawings by Eduard Wolf-Harnier and, depending on the edition, colour illustrations by A. Busch.
Eduard Wolf-Harnier explores the fascinating world of birds through lively descriptions of their behaviour, nesting habits and ingenious methods of building shelters for their eggs and young. The book presents birds not merely as subjects of scientific classification, but as skilled builders, demonstrating remarkable ingenuity in their choice of materials, construction techniques and adaptation to their natural surroundings.
Nice Jugendstil endpapers, with stamp of Franz Drechsler Buchhandlung Wien, Wipplingerstrasse 25.
Original coloured hardcover, 22 x 16 cm.
SKU: 70114
€ 21,80(€ 20,00
