The Great Auk

by Errol Fuller

42 Members ½ (4.60)

On This Page

Description

Illustrated throughout, this book provides complete coverage of every aspect of the natural history of the Great Auk, a flightless bird which became extinct over 150 years ago. It catalogues every known specimen and surviving egg, and chronicles its frequent appearances in art and literature.

Tags

Recommendations

Member Reviews

Members

Recently Added By

Lists

Extinct Animals
22 works; 1 member

Author Information

14+ Works 512 Members
Errol Fuller is a painter of sporting subjects, particularly boxing, who lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, U.K.

Common Knowledge

Canonical title
The Great Auk

Classifications

Genres
Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
598.33Natural sciences & mathematicsAnimalsBirdsGrallatores, wadersShore birds
LCC
QL696 .C42 .F85ScienceZoologyZoologyChordates. VertebratesBirds
BISAC

Statistics

Members
42
Popularity
699,650
Rating
½ (4.60)
Languages
English
Media
Paper
ISBNs
4