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Fauna Britannica

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The definitive encyclopedic reference to British natural history, detailing: history, folklore, habitat and characteristics of each species.

Foreword by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. An accessible and fascinating text that explores how animals have enriched our culture, from the spider that reputedly influenced Robert the Bruce to the superstitions that robins portend death.

Over 3,000 entries from common snails and earthworms to deer and the golden eagle.

A luxurious and beautifully illustrated celebration of British wildlife.

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Product Details
Hamlyn
0600613925 / 9780600613923
Paperback
591.941
15/10/2005
United Kingdom
English
528 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
25 cm
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Reprint. Originally published: 2002.