Author: Seaward, Mark R. D. (Editor):
Title: A Handbook for Naturalists.
Description: London, Constable, 1981. 1st Ed., H/B brown cloth bds with gold lettering to spine, Fine, unclipped d/w, Near Fine, contents fine and tight with many b/w photographs, drawings and tables. A very nice copy with a Foreword by H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh. Topics covered include a history of natural history in Britain, a review of British habitats, wildlife and the law, information on equipment, biological recording, field centres, nature trails, museums, zoos and wildlife parks, a guide to the various organisations concerned with natural history, and a comprehensive survey of literature of particular value for the identification of plants and animals.

Keywords: natural history, habitats, environment, The Council for Environmental Conservation, nature, field centres, nature trails, museums, zoos, wildlife parks, identification, guide, plants, animals, books