British Museum (Natural History) General Guide by British Museum
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| Creator | British Museum (Natural History) |
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| Title | British Museum (Natural History) General Guide |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "British Museum (Natural History) General Guide" by British Museum is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This guide is designed for visitors of the Natural History Museum, providing an overview of the museum's layout, collections, and key displays, including general sketches and illustrations highlighting its various departments. The opening of this general guide introduces the museum's historical context, detailing its establishment and the foundational contributions of key figures like Sir Hans Sloane and Sir Richard Owen. It mentions the evolution of the museum's structure and layout over time, leading to the separation of natural history collections from other displays. The preface indicates that the guide serves to orient visitors in understanding the vast array of natural history specimens on display, ultimately enhancing their experience at the museum. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | British Museum (Natural History) -- Guidebooks |
| Subject | Natural history museums -- England -- London -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57098 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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