Publisher's Synopsis
""A Historical Account of the Ashmolean Natural History Society of Oxfordshire, 1880-1905"" is a book written by Frank Arthur Bellamy and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Ashmolean Natural History Society of Oxfordshire, covering the period from 1880 to 1905. The society was founded in 1828 by the Reverend William Buckland, and its purpose was to promote the study of natural history in Oxfordshire. The book covers the society's activities, including lectures, exhibitions, and field trips, as well as its membership and leadership. It also includes a description of the society's collection, which was housed in the Ashmolean Museum. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of natural history societies and their role in promoting scientific knowledge and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
