John Gould the Bird Man: Correspondence 1852 Through 1857

Hardbound. Cloth. Octavo: 458 pages. Mansfield Centre, CT 2006. Martino Fine Books is pleased to announce the publication of the last volume of Dr. Sauer's compilation of the Correspondence of John Gould. Regrettably Dr. Sauer passed away after finishing the manuscript and this fifth volume comprises the last volume in the series. This series is a culmination of over fifty years of interest in this renowned British ornithologist, artist, publisher, and entrepreneur. The dates of the correspondence begin in 1838 and go through volume five or 1857. Gould corresponded with all of the important naturalists and ornithologists of his time in England and in Europe, and later in Australia and America. There are over 4200 letters extant. Gould rose rapidly from modest beginnings to become the "bird stuffer" for the King of England, and for the newly formed Zoological Society of London. The first four volumes are also available from Martino Publishing.