A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Australia
- 176pages
- 7 heures de lecture
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 species of butterfly most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike.
Peter Rowland est un conservateur de la faune, un éducateur et un photographe de la nature qui a travaillé au Musée d'histoire naturelle d'Australie pendant 20 ans. Son travail se concentre sur la conservation de la nature et l'éducation.






This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 species of butterfly most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike.
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 292 species of insect most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habitat and habits.
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike.
Lanoe Falconer, a prominent English writer of the 1890s, gained fame with her novel Mademoiselle Ixe. Despite a limited body of work, her writing showcases significant literary quality and depth. Peter Rowland's study features several of Falconer's short stories, aiming to highlight her unique contributions to literature and provide insight into the talent of this often-overlooked author.
Peter Rowland is recognized for his expertise as a historian and biographer, with a background as a local government officer. He also ventures into fiction writing, showcasing his diverse literary talents. For further details on his works and contributions, readers can visit his website.
Exploring the Pontifex family and Anglo-Portuguese relations, this work offers a unique glimpse into E.W. Hornung's creative process. Originally started in 1894, the manuscript reveals a blend of pencil and ink notes, along with extensive revisions. The editor's meticulous chapter-by-chapter analysis provides insights into Hornung's evolving narrative and the challenges he faced. Readers gain a rare perspective on the development of a Victorian novel, making it an engaging study of both the story and the author's journey.
The book features a collection of previously unpublished tales about Stingaree, a stylish bushranger from New South Wales, whose adventures have captivated readers for years. Created by E.W. Hornung, Stingaree is shrouded in mystery and is one of Hornung's most celebrated characters. Twelve years after the original stories, Hornung began writing new narratives about Stingaree's life, but the project was left unfinished. This collection presents those completed stories for the first time, offering fans a deeper look into Stingaree's intriguing history.
Rainforests in Australia are found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. This beautifully illustrated guide explores 51 wildlife watching sites in 22 bioregions around Australia, with over 500 colour photographs and 28 maps.
A Naturalist's Guide to the Insects of Australia is an easy-to-use photographic identification guide to 292 species of insect commonly seen in Australia, and is perfect for residents and visitors alike. The 2nd edition includes updated taxonomy and an extensive collection of new images of the species covered. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habitat, and habits. The user-friendly introduction covers modern Australian insects, non-insect hexapods, and life cycles. Also included is an up-to-date checklist of the insect families of Australia listing the number of genera and species in each family.