Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the life and work of Boyd Alexander, a renowned ornithologist and explorer of the early 1900s. The author, Herbert Alexander, provides an insightful journey through his brother's extraordinary achievements and the tragic loss that accompanied them. Boyd's passion for ornithology began in his youth and led him on ambitious expeditions to the Cape Verde Islands and the Congo, where he made significant contributions to scientific knowledge. In 1904, he undertook his most remarkable feat, an attempt to cross Africa by boat and explore the mysterious Lake Chad. Despite achieving his goals, the expedition was marred by the loss of his companions. The book delves into themes of adventure, ambition, and the perils of scientific exploration, offering a poignant tribute to a dedicated naturalist whose life was cut short in the pursuit of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.