Dry Storeroom No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History

Dry Storeroom No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum

A remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary people, meticulous research, and driving passions that make Londonâ€™s Natural History Museum one of the worldâ€™s greatest institutions.

In an elegant and illuminating narrative, Richard Fortey takes his readers to a place where only a few privileged scientists, curators, and research specialists have beenâ€”the hallowed halls that hold the permanent collection of the Natural History Museum. Replete with fossils, jewels, rare plants, and exotic species, Forteyâ€™s walk through offers an intimate view of many of the premiere scientific accomplishments of the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. Like looking into the mind of mankind and all the fascinating discoveries, ideas, and accomplishments that reside there, Forteyâ€™s tour is utterly entertaining from first to last.
Country USA
Brand Vintage
Manufacturer Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780307275523
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2009-09-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780307275523

Country	USA
Brand	Vintage
Manufacturer	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780307275523
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2009-09-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780307275523

Dry Storeroom No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum