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Dry Store Room No. 1 by Richard Fortey 9780007209897 Paperback softback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Title
- Dry Store Room No. 1
- Weight
- 290
- EAN
- 9780007209897
- ISBN-10
- 0007209894
- Date of Publication
- 20080901
- Place of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Book Series
- N/A
- Genre
- 1DBKESL|GM|PDX|WN|WTHM
- Narrative Type
- N/A
- Features
- N/A
- Intended Audience
- N/A
- Ex Libris
- No
- Editor
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- Edition
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- Pagination
- 320 Pages
- Dimensions
- 196 X 131 X 23
- ISBN
- 9780007209897
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'Dry Store Room No. 1' is an intimate biography of the Natural History Museum, celebrating the eccentric personalities who have peopled it and capturing the wonders of scientific endeavour, academic rigour and imagination. Behind the public facade of any great museum there lies a secret domain: one of unseen galleries, locked doors, priceless specimens and hidden lives.Through the stories of the numerous eccentric individuals whose long careers have left their mark on the study of evolutionary science, Richard Fortey, former senior paleaontologist at London's Natural History Museum, celebrates the pioneering work of the Museum from its inception to the present day. He delves into the feuds, affairs, scandals and skulduggery that have punctuated its long history, and formed a backdrop to extraordinary scientific endeavour from Darwin to the present day. He explores the staying power and adaptability of the Museum as it responds to changes wrought by advances in technology and molecular biology - 'spare' bones from an extinct giant bird suddenly become cutting-edge science with the new knowledge that DNA can be extracted from them, and ancient fish are tested with the latest equipment that is able to measure rises in pollution. 'Dry Store Room No.1' is a fascinating and affectionate account of a hidden world of untold treasures, where every fragment tells a story about time past, by a scientist who combines rigorous professional learning with a gift for prose that sparkles with wit and literary sensibility.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-13
9780007209897
eBay Product ID (ePID)
88893716
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Publication Name
Dry Store Room No. 1: the Secret Life of the Natural History Museum
Language
English
Subject
Geology, Science
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
198 mm
Item Weight
270 g
Item Width
129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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- o***i (223)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived as a new item, wasn’t shrunk wrapped but seems okay. Quality was as expected for a new hardback edition. Great value as others were selling for same price but used ! Also appearance is good with the hardback cover. Seller was happy to help in regards to delivery delay and responded very quickly. Item arrived a few days later than expected but that is more to do with the delivery company than seller.
- 6***k (1262)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat service on the book: it was good value, its condition is as described (new), it was packed securely in a strong recyclable card envelope and it arrived inside the delivery period!
- 8***j (186)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThank you for much appreciated and reasonably priced copy of well known book in new condition as described..Originally published in 1927, but still considered to be helpful to persons seeking information regarding the catholic faith, Thank you also for good service, including good packing and delivery on time. First order from this book seller. Very pleased and recommended.
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- 09 Jun, 2025
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- o***i (223)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived as a new item, wasn’t shrunk wrapped but seems okay. Quality was as expected for a new hardback edition. Great value as others were selling for same price but used ! Also appearance is good with the hardback cover. Seller was happy to help in regards to delivery delay and responded very quickly. Item arrived a few days later than expected but that is more to do with the delivery company than seller.
- 6***k (1262)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat service on the book: it was good value, its condition is as described (new), it was packed securely in a strong recyclable card envelope and it arrived inside the delivery period!
- 8***j (186)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThank you for much appreciated and reasonably priced copy of well known book in new condition as described..Originally published in 1927, but still considered to be helpful to persons seeking information regarding the catholic faith, Thank you also for good service, including good packing and delivery on time. First order from this book seller. Very pleased and recommended.