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Official guide to Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' sculptures at Crystal Palace, Sydenham, including dinosaurs and other antediluvian 'monsters. Owen's guide offers technical descriptions of their biology and geology. The goal was to move beyond sensationalism to create accurate and sophisticated 'visual education' for visitors. 1854 facsimile.
UNESCO was created "to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science, and culture." Facsimile edition (English and French) of Huxley's visionary policy document from 1946.
In 1907, London students rioted over a statue, one episode in the conflict over vivisection and animal rights. A libel case made London a hotspot. Anti-vivisectionists lost in court but fought a propaganda war. Here is a rare eyewitness account. Essential reading for the "brown dog affair" and history of science in society. Complete facsimile of 1908 edition.
Facsimile of 1856 edition of official Guide published by the Crystal Palace Company. Detailed descriptions and many illustrations make this Guide a comprehensive overview, together with descriptions of the special courts and galleries. It also offers a walking tour around the park's thematic gardens. The Geological Illustrations and Extinct Animals are described, including the famous dinosaurs of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. Maps include both palace and park. Complete. We chose to reprint the 1856 edition because the information accurately describes the park as visitors actually experienced it. Compared with the 1854 edition, the 1856 guide has more maps and floorplans, more drawings of exhibits, and far better descriptions of the gardens.
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