Swainson, William
Also known as
William Swainson FLS, FRSSwainson, William Naturforscher, GrossbritannienWilliam John Swainson
William Swainson FLS, FRS (8 October 1789 – 6 December 1855[1]), was an English ornithologist, malacologist, conchologist, entomologist, and artist. A prolific collector of natural history specimens he produced an influential illustrated classification of birds based on the quinarian system that was then in fashion. He settled in New Zealand in later life. Source Wikipedia
Born 1789-10-08
Died 1855-12-06
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL113768A
- VIAF27127075
- WikidataQ444164
- ISNI0000000108817902
- Project Gutenberg40036
- Open LibraryOL7213518A
- Open LibraryOL9237127A
- Open LibraryOL14163575A
- Open LibraryOL14251131A
- Open LibraryOL14650347A
Top Subjects
- Mollusks (5)
- Birds (5)
- Haller, Albrecht von, -- 1708-1777 (4)
- Shells (4)
- Muscicapidae (4)
- Zoology (3)
- Fishes (3)
Books by Swainson, William
Total count: 73
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Birds of western AfricaHenry G. Bohn1800-01-01
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FlycatchersHenry G. Bohn...1800-01-01
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Zoological illustrationsor, Original figures and descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animals : selected chiefly from the classes of ornithology, entomology, and conchology, and arranged on the principles of Cuvier and other modern zoologistsBaldwin, Cradock, and Joy1820-01-01
Exotic conchology; or, Figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed shells, drawn on stone from the most select specimens ...Printed for William Wood1821-01-01-
Exotic conchologyor, Figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed shells, drawn on stone from the most select specimens ... : Vol. 1 (Parts 1-2)Printed for William Wood and J. and A. Arch1821-01-01
The naturalist's guide for collecting and preserving subjects of natural history and botanyboth in temperate and tropical countries, particularly shells : with descriptions of some that are highly valuable, and directions for packing the whole with security, and passing them at the Custom HouseW. Wood1822-01-01-
The naturalist's guide for collecting and preserving all subjects of natural history and botanyboth in temperate and tropical countries, particularly shells ...Second edition.Published by W. Wood ...; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy ...; and W. Grapel, Liverpool1822-01-01
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The characters and descriptions of several birds belonging to the genus ThamnophilusW. Phillips1826-01-01
Zoological illustrations, or original figures and descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animals, selected chiefly from the classes of ornithology, entomology, and conchology, and arranged according to their apparent affinities2nd series.Baldwin and Cradock1829-01-01
Zoological Illustrations ...: Arranged According to Their Apparent AffinitiesBaldwin & Cradock [etc.]1829-01-01
Zoological illustrations, or, Original figures and descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animals, selected chiefly from the classes of ornithology, entomology, and conchology, and arranged according to their apparent affinities.Baldwin & Cradock1829-01-01-
Ancillaria, -Mitra1829-01-01
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A preliminary discourse on the study of natural history.Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman1834-01-01
A treatise on the geography and classification of animalsLongman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman, Taylor1835-01-01-
On the natural history and classification of quadrupeds.Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longman, and John Taylor1835-01-01
The elements of modern conchologybriefly and plainly stated, for the use of students and travellers.Baldwin and Cradock1835-01-01-
A treatise on the geography and classification of animalsPrinted for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, [etc.]1835-01-01
On the natural history and classification of quadrupedsPrinted for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longman, and John Taylor1835-01-01-
On the natural history and classification of birdsPrinted for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman1836-01-01
On the natural history and classification of birdsJohn Taylor1836-01-01
On the natural history and classification of birdsPrinted for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman1836-01-01-
Ornithology.W H Lizars1837-01-01
The natural history of the birds of Western AfricaW. Curry, Jun. and Co.1837-01-01-
The natural history of the birds of western AfricaW. H. Lizars; [etc., etc.1837-01-01
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The natural history of fishes, amphibians, and reptilesor, Monocardian animalsLongman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans1838-01-01
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The natural arrangement and relations of the family of flycatchers, or muscicapidaeW. H. Lizars; [etc.1838-01-01
The natural arrangement and relations of the family of flycatchers, or muscicapidaeW. H. Lizars; [etc.]1838-01-01
Animals in menageriesPrinted for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longmans, and J. Taylor1838-01-01
The natural history of fishes, amphibians, & reptiles, or monocardian animalsLongman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, and John Taylor1838-01-01-
The natural arrangement and relations of the family of flycatchers, or musicapidæillustrated by thirty-three coloured plates, with portrait and memoir of Baron Haller.W. H. Lizars [and 2 others]1838-01-01
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The natural arrangement and relations of a family of Flycatchers or MuscicapidaeW. H. Lizars1838-01-01
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On the natural history and classification of fishes, amphibians, and reptilesLongman, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longmans, and J. Taylor1838-01-01
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The natural arrangement and relations of the family of flycatchers, or MuscicapidæW.H. Lizars, ... S. Highley, ... London; and W. Curry, jun. and Co. Dublin.1838-01-01
Taxidermybibliography and biographyPrinted for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans1840-01-01
A treatise on malocologyor the natural classification of shells and shell-fishPrinted for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longmans [etc.]1840-01-01
On the habits and instincts of animalsPrinted for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longmans1840-01-01
On the history and natural arrangement of insects.Printed for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longmans [etc.]1840-01-01
Taxidermy; with the biography of zoologists, and notices of their worksPrinted for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longmans [etc.]1840-01-01
A treatise on malacology; or, Shells and shell fishPrinted for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans [etc.]1840-01-01
A treatise on malacologyor, Shells and shell fish.Printed for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans [etc.]1840-01-01
Exotic Conchology: Or, Figures and Descriptions of Rare, Beautiful, Or Undescribed Shells, Drawn ...H.G. Bohn1841-01-01
A selection of the birds of Brazil and Mexicothe drawingsH.G. Bohn1841-01-01
Exotic conchologyor figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful, or undescribed shells ...2d ed.H.G. Bohn1841-01-01-
Exotic conchologyor, Figures and description of rare, beautiful, or undescribed shells drawn on stone from the most select specimens. The description systematically arranged on the principles of the natural system2d ed. edited by Sylvanus Hanley.H.G. Bohr1941-01-01
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Exotic conchologyor, figures and descriptions of rare, beautiful or undescribed shells.D. Van Nostrand Co. Inc.1968-01-01
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A review of "the art of colonization"a view of the art of colonization with present reference to the British Empire. In letters between a statesman and a colonist (edited by one of the writers) Edward Gibbon Wakefield (London, 1849)Pettifogging Press1987-01-01
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William Swainson, F.R.S., F.L.S.naturalist & artist : diaries, 1808-1818, Sicily, Malta, Greece, Italy & BrazilG.M. Swainson1989-01-01
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William Swainson, F.R.S., F.L.S.naturalist & artist : diaries, 1808-1818, Sicily, Malta, Greece, Italy & BrazilG.M. Swainson1989-01-01
On the Natural History and Classification of BirdsVolume 1Adamant Media Corporation2001-01-26
A Treatise on the Geography and Classification of AnimalsAdamant Media Corporation2005-12-12-
Fauna Boreali-Americana; or the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British America 4 Volume SetContaining Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected on the Late Northern Land Expeditions under Command of Captain Sir John Franklin, R. N.Cambridge University Press2012-01-01
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Fauna Boreali-Americana - Or, the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British AmericaContaining Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected on the Late Northern Land Expeditions under Command of Captain Sir John Franklin, R. N.Cambridge University Press2012-01-01
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Fauna Boreali-Americana Or, the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British America Vol. 2Containing Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected on the Late Northern Land Expeditions under Command of Captain Sir John Franklin, R. N.Cambridge University Press2012-01-01
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Fauna Boreali-Americana; or the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British America Vol. 1The MammalsUniversity of Cambridge ESOL Examinations2012-01-01
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Taxidermy, Bibliography and BiographyGeneral Books LLC2012-01-01
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Fauna Boreali-Americana - Or the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British America Vol. 3Containing Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected on the Late Northern Land Expeditions under Command of Captain Sir John Franklin, R. N.Cambridge University Press2012-01-01
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Fauna Boreali-Americana; or the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British America Vol. 4Containing Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected on the Late Northern Land Expeditions under Command of Captain Sir John Franklin, R. N.University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations2012-01-01
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TaxidermyWith the Biography of ZoologistsUniversity of Cambridge ESOL Examinations2014-01-01
Zoology Of The Northern Parts Of British AmericaArkose Press2015-10-16-
Birds of Western AfricaCreative Media Partners, LLC2018-01-01
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Observations on the Climate of New ZealandParticularly with Reference to Its Sanative CharacterCreative Media Partners, LLC2018-01-01
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Treatise on Malacology; or, Shells and Shell FishCreative Media Partners, LLC2018-01-01
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Zoological IllustrationsVolume 1Independently Published2020-01-01
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Elements of Modern ConchologyHardPress2020-01-01
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Zoological Illustrations, Vol. ILulu Press, Inc.2021-01-01
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Zoological Illustrations, or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals, Selected Chiefly from the Classes of Ornithology, Entomology, and Conchology, and Arranged According to Their Apparent Affinities; V. 1Creative Media Partners, LLC2021-01-01
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Zoological Illustrations, or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals, Selected Chiefly from the Classes of Ornithology, Entomology, and Conchology, and Arranged According to Their Apparent Affinities; V. 2Creative Media Partners, LLC2021-01-01
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Exotic ConchologyOr Figures and Descriptions of Rare, Beautiful, or Undescribed Shells ...Creative Media Partners2021-01-01
Fauna Boreali-Americana, or, the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British AmericaContaining Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History Collected on the Late Northern Land Expeditions under Command of Captain Sir John Franklin, R. N. ; Pt. 1Creative Media Partners, LLC2021-01-01-
Zoological Illustrations, or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals, Selected Chiefly from the Classes of Ornithology, Entomology, and Conchology, and Arranged According to Their Apparent Affinities; V. 3Creative Media Partners, LLC2021-01-01
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Selection of the Birds of Brazil and MexicoThe DrawingsCreative Media Partners, LLC2021-01-01
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On the Natural History and Classification of Birds; V. 1 (1836)Creative Media Partners, LLC2021-01-01
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Taxidermywith the biography of zoologists, and notices of their works