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Canon Henry Baker Tristram 1822-1906 The Father of the Natural History of Palestine. Bodenheimer. 1957. HC. 54 pages. 23 x 16 cm. Quite good condition. 200 grams - Canon Henry Baker Tristram (1822–1906): The Father of the Natural History of Palestine. By F. S. Bodenheimer. Jerusalem, 1957. Hardcover. 54 pages. An important biographical and scientific study devoted to Canon Henry Baker Tristram, one of the pioneering nineteenth-century naturalists who conducted systematic surveys of the fauna of Palestine. Tristram’s research significantly contributed to the development of zoological and ornithological knowledge of the region and remains foundational in the history of natural sciences in the Middle East. Written by the renowned zoologist Prof. F. S. Bodenheimer, a key figure in the development of modern zoology in Israel, the volume presents a historical and scientific overview of Tristram’s expeditions, observations, and scholarly legacy. Includes illustrations and plates. A valuable reference for collectors and researchers of natural history, history of science, exploration literature, and Palestine studies. Condition: Quite good condition. Light signs of use. Size: 23 × 16 cm Pages: 54 Weight: approx. 200 g