My late father in law Dudley Foweraker was an amazing self taught naturalist regarding the Australian Bush.
I have lately been examining his collection of books, notes, drawings and miscellaneous material that he assembled during his 92 years.
In this collection are books and booklets by Charles Barrett a brilliant Australian Naturalist.
As a young boy Dud wrote to Barrett who corresponded with many young people around Australia in his role as Nature Journalist.
I found a much used edition of Barrett's book, "In Australian Wilds".
It is a beautiful rambling narrative of the bird, animal, insect and birdlife as it was in Australia some 90 years ago.
I started to scan the book but then someone has already done this and you can read it on the internet,
Below is the link.
A great read and insight into how things were and argument for wildlife and habitat conservation..
https://archive.org/stream/inaustralianwild00barriala#page/n3/mode/2up
I have lately been examining his collection of books, notes, drawings and miscellaneous material that he assembled during his 92 years.
In this collection are books and booklets by Charles Barrett a brilliant Australian Naturalist.
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| Charles Barrett with Camera |
I found a much used edition of Barrett's book, "In Australian Wilds".
It is a beautiful rambling narrative of the bird, animal, insect and birdlife as it was in Australia some 90 years ago.
I started to scan the book but then someone has already done this and you can read it on the internet,
Below is the link.
A great read and insight into how things were and argument for wildlife and habitat conservation..
https://archive.org/stream/inaustralianwild00barriala#page/n3/mode/2up
