PublishedCsiro, May 2012 |
ISBN9780643106703 |
FormatHardcover, 520 pages |
Dimensions24.5cm × 17cm |
This book traces the discovery of Australia's fishes from the earliest days of taxonomy to the first part of the 20th century. It provides a unique insight into the diverse pathways by which Australia's fish were discovered and outlines the history of early maritime explorations in Australia that collected natural history specimens. The book covers the life and work of each of the most important discoverers, and assesses their accomplishments and the limitations of their work.
