Extinct Birds (Rothschild book)
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Extinct Birds is a book by Walter Rothschild
which covers globally extinct and rare birds as well as hypothetical extinct species
which include bird taxa which existence are only based on written or oral reports or on paintings. The accounts of the extinct bird taxa are based on Rothschild's lecture On extinct and vanishing birds published in the Proceedings of the 4th International Ornithological Congress
1905 in London.
Subsequent authors like Errol Fuller
were influenced by Rothschild's reference work. Fuller published an eponymous book in 1987 with a foreword written by Miriam Rothschild
and also used color plates from Rothschild's work.
in London
. All copies are registered and personally signed by Rothschild.
, George Edward Lodge
, Henrik Grönvold
, Frederick William Frohawk
, and Joseph Smit
.
Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild
Lionel Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild, Baron de Rothschild FRS , a scion of the Rothschild family, was a British banker, politician, and zoologist.-Biography:...
which covers globally extinct and rare birds as well as hypothetical extinct species
Hypothetical extinct species
Several extinct species have been postulated, but owing to a lack of evidence they can only be regarded as hypothetical extinct species. They have caused confusion, as they may have been a separate species, a subspecies, or an introduced species.-Parrots:...
which include bird taxa which existence are only based on written or oral reports or on paintings. The accounts of the extinct bird taxa are based on Rothschild's lecture On extinct and vanishing birds published in the Proceedings of the 4th International Ornithological Congress
International Ornithological Congress
The International Ornithological Congress series forms the oldest and largest international series of meetings of ornithologists. It is organised by the International Ornithological Committee, a group of about 200 ornithologists...
1905 in London.
Subsequent authors like Errol Fuller
Errol Fuller
Errol Fuller is an English writer and painter who lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, and grew up in South London, England and was educated at Addey and Stanhope School...
were influenced by Rothschild's reference work. Fuller published an eponymous book in 1987 with a foreword written by Miriam Rothschild
Miriam Rothschild
Dame Miriam Louisa Rothschild DBE, FRS was a British natural scientist and author with contributions to zoology, entomology, and botany.-Early life:...
and also used color plates from Rothschild's work.
Limited number
Only 300 copies were published in 1907 at Hutchinson and Co.Hutchinson (publisher)
Hutchinson & Co. was an English book publisher, founded in 1887. The company merged with Century Publishing in 1985 to form Century Hutchinson, and was folded into the British Random House Group in 1989, where it remains as an imprint in the Cornerstone Publishing division...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. All copies are registered and personally signed by Rothschild.
Plates
The 45 color paintings and 4 b/w sketches are by John Gerrard KeulemansJohn Gerrard Keulemans
Johannes Gerardus Keulemans was a Dutch bird illustrator.-Biography and Work:...
, George Edward Lodge
George Edward Lodge
George Edward Lodge FZS, was a British illustrator of birds and an authority on falconry.-Early life:...
, Henrik Grönvold
Henrik Grönvold
Henrik Grönvold was a Danish bird illustrator.Grönvold developed an interest in natural history at a young age, and would spend his time drawing the birds and animals around him. After studying drawing in Copenhagen he went on to work as a draughtsman for the Danish artillery from 1880.Grönvold...
, Frederick William Frohawk
Frederick William Frohawk
Frederick William Frohawk was an English zoological artist and lepidopterist.Frohawk was the author of Natural History of British Butterflies , The Complete Book of British Butterflies and Varieties of British Butterflies .Frohawk was born at Brisley Hall, East Dereham, Norfolk, the son of a...
, and Joseph Smit
Joseph Smit
Joseph Smit was a Dutch zoological illustrator.-Background:...
.