Choice
"engaging book . . . excellently written"
Book Description
This book details international scientific expeditions and the influences of Australian birds on international questions. It also relates stories of adventurous Australians in far-flung places. The Flight of the Emu is richly illustrated with pictures of birds and birders in action and the text captures many of the important moments of Australian ornithology the 20th century.
About the Author
Libby Robin is an environmental historian. She has worked as a curator in environmental history at the national museum of Australia, as well as holding teaching and research positions at the Australian National University. She lives in Canberra, Australia.
