London Zoo and the Victorians, 1828-1859
(Part of the Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series)
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London Zoo examined in its nineteenth-century context, looking at its effect on cultural and social life. At the dawn of the Victorian era, London Zoo became one of the metropolis's premier attractions. The crowds drawn to its bear pit included urban promenaders, gentlemen menagerists, Indian shipbuilders and Persian princes - and Charles Darwin himself. This book shows that the impact of the zoo's extensive collection of animals can only be...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0861933516
ISBN13:9780861933518
Release Date:February 2020
Publisher:Royal Historical Society
Length:216 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
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