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George Edwards
English naturalist and ornithologist (1694 – 1773)
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A mongoose sitting next to a basket of fruit. Coloured etching by G. edwards after himself.
Edwards, George, 1694-1773.
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Date: 1754
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Reference: 40399i
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The natural history of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants: particulary the forest-trees, shrubs, and other plants, not hitherto described, or very incorrectly figured by authors. Together with their descriptions in English and French. To which are added observations on the air, soil, and waters: with remarks upon agriculture, grain, pulse, roots, &c. To the whole is prefixed a new and correct map of the countries treated of / Revised by Mr. Edwards. Histoire naturelle de la Caroline, de la Floride, & des iles de Bahama.
Catesby, Mark, 1683-1749.
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Date: 1754
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Elements of fossilogy, or, An arrangement of fossils : into classes, orders, genera, and species, with their characters / By George Edwards.
Edwards, George, 1694-1773.
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Date: 1776
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A little owl sitting on the branch of a dead tree. Coloured etching by G. Edwards after himself.
Edwards, George, 1694-1773.
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Date: 1755
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Reference: 40403i
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A greater frigate-bird (Fregata minor) and sea bass. Coloured etching by George Edwards, ca. 1758.
Edwards, George, 1694-1773.
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Date: 1758
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Reference: 42374i
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