Ogilvie, M.; Rose, C. (Illus.) — Grebes of the World

Bruce Coleman Uxbridge 112, 22 full-page col paintings, 2 col identification plates, distribution maps. 330x250mm. HB. 4to, orig. cloth. Vg in d/w. Inscription to endpaper.. Dsicusses the origin, evolution, distribution, physiology and behaviour of grebes, followed by accounts of each of the 22 species of grebes. The crowning glory of this book are the full page colour paintings of each species by Chris Rose. By depicting each grebe in its natural habitat, Rose fills each page with colour and light, magnificently evoking the water-based world of these beautiful birds.. [9781872842035]