A Glossary of Greek Birds

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A Glossary of Greek Birds is a book by Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, a Scottish zoologist and classical scholar. First published in 1895, with a new edition in 1936, the book delves into the study of birds as referenced in ancient Greek texts. Thompson, also known for his influential work On Growth and Form, brought his scholarly expertise to bear on classical literature, examining the names, descriptions, and cultural significance of birds within the Greek world. This work is distinct from modern ornithology, which focuses on the scientific classification and biological study of birds.12

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Sir D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson
…on classical scholarship, such as A Glossary of Greek Birds (1895, new ed. 1936), and he also contributed many papers and reports on fishery statistics and oceanography. He was knighted in 1937.
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…on classical scholarship, such as A Glossary of Greek Birds (1895, new ed. 1936), and he also contributed many papers and reports on fishery statistics and oceanography. He was knighted in 1937.
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