On The Extent And Aims Of A National Museum Of Natural History is a book written by Richard Owen and originally published in 1862. The book delves into the importance of natural history and the need for a national museum to preserve and showcase specimens and artifacts from the natural world. Owen argues that such a museum would not only serve as a valuable resource for scientific research, but also as a means to educate the public about the natural world and its significance. The book covers a wide range of topics ...
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On The Extent And Aims Of A National Museum Of Natural History is a book written by Richard Owen and originally published in 1862. The book delves into the importance of natural history and the need for a national museum to preserve and showcase specimens and artifacts from the natural world. Owen argues that such a museum would not only serve as a valuable resource for scientific research, but also as a means to educate the public about the natural world and its significance. The book covers a wide range of topics including the history of natural history museums, the classification and preservation of specimens, and the role of museums in promoting scientific discovery and education. Owen's writing is highly informative and insightful, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in natural history, museum studies, or the history of science.Including The Substance Of A Discourse On That Subject, Delivered At The Royal Institution Of Great Britain, On The Evening Of Friday, April 26, 1861.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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