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Title |
Breves instrucções aos correspondentes da Academia das Sciencias de Lisboa sobre as remessas dos productos, e noticias pertencentes a' Historia da Natureza, para formar hum Museo Nacional
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Credits |
Produced by Biblioteca Nacional Digital (http://bnd.bn.pt), Rita Farinha, Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary |
"Breves instrucções aos correspondentes da Academia das Sciencias de Lisboa…" is a scientific publication authored by an anonymous writer, likely produced in the late 18th century. The book serves as a set of guidelines aimed at correspondents of the Academy of Sciences in Lisbon, detailing the proper procedures for sending various natural history specimens. The document reflects the importance of preserving and studying natural history during a period marked by scientific exploration and classification. The content of the book provides a comprehensive outline on how to prepare and send specimens from the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms to form a national museum. It covers specific methods for the collection and preservation of organisms, including detailed instructions for animals, birds, plants, fossils, and minerals, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their integrity during transport. Additionally, it underscores the necessity of accompanying each shipment with thorough documentation regarding the collected specimens, including their characteristics and the locations they were sourced from, thereby contributing to the broader understanding of natural history during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Portuguese |
LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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Subject |
Natural history -- Specimens
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
15668 |
Release Date |
Apr 20, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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