Cathedral to Science
The Oxford Museum
by Henry Acland
A guided tour through key architectural and design philosophies underpinning this marvellous building. Henry Acland, Regius Professor of Medicine, played a key role in the building of Oxford’s new science museum in the 1850s. In this essay, he describes expectations for the building - its construction was nearing completion as he wrote. He also discusses its famous connection to the “Gothic style”. (info)
A5 (148x210mm)
ISBN 978-1-906267-19-3 (paperback)
RRP: GBP£5.95
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Early DIY Aquarium
Handbook
to the
Marine Aquarium
by Philip Henry Gosse
Philip Henry Gosse (1810-1888) coined the term ‘aquarium’ in 1854 and set off the Victorian craze for keeping them in the home. His classic Handbook offers simple, practical advice for the beginner.
“This little Handbook appears to contain every piece of information that can be required for a commencement; and will, doubtless, prove highly acceptable to those whose interest themselves in marine zoology.”
Annuals of Natural History, Feb 1856
A5 (148x210mm)
ISBN 978-1-906267-18-6 (pbk)
RRP: £5.00
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Creating UNESCO
UNESCO:
Its Purpose and Philosophy
by Julian Huxley
No one spoke with greater authority about the plan for UNESCO than Julian Huxley. As Executive Secretary of its Preparatory Commission and first Director General, he was a major influence the organization’s original vision. This facsimile edition provides both the English and French editions of this visionary policy document. From 1946. (info)
6"x9"
ISBN: 978-1-906267-01-8 (paperback)
RRP: GBP£6.95
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