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Issue Details: First known date: 2012... 2012 Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists
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'Curious Minds: The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists looks at the long line of naturalists who have traversed Australia in search of new plants and animals. Identifying and classifying the unfamiliar plants and animals was their biggest challenge—the early ones were frequently wrong but later naturalists were able to build on and learn from previous mistakes. In time, a new breed of homegrown naturalists emerged. This succession of curious minds would help to foster pride in a developing nation, as well an interest in the preservation of natural history.

'Curious Minds brings to life the stories of the naturalists and settlers who made the unfamiliar familiar and who contributed to developments in natural science. Among the names are Joseph Banks, Charles Darwin, Amalie Dietrich, Ludwig Leichhardt, Ferdinand von Mueller, Ellis Rowan, John Lewin and John and Elizabeth Gould.

'Beautifully illustrated with images from the collection of the National Library of Australia, the publication is a loving tribute to the courageous and inquisitive men and women who led by example.' (From the publisher's website.)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,: National Library of Australia , 2012 .
      person or book cover
      Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia.
      Extent: 213p.
      Description: illus., facsims, ports
      Note/s:
      • Foreword by Emeritus Professor R. W. Home, AM. (Cover)
      • Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-199) and index.
      • Publication Date: 1 October 2012.
      ISBN: 9780642277541 (pbk.)

Works about this Work

Review : Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists A. M. Lucas , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Reviews in Australian Studies , vol. 8 no. 1 2014;

— Review of Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists Peter Macinnis , 2012 selected work biography
Exploring Illustrations Peter Menkhorst , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December 2012 - January 2013 no. 347 2012; (p. 61, 62)

— Review of Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists Peter Macinnis , 2012 selected work biography
Exploring Illustrations Peter Menkhorst , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , December 2012 - January 2013 no. 347 2012; (p. 61, 62)

— Review of Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists Peter Macinnis , 2012 selected work biography
Review : Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists A. M. Lucas , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Reviews in Australian Studies , vol. 8 no. 1 2014;

— Review of Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists Peter Macinnis , 2012 selected work biography
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