Handbook to the Marine Aquarium Paperback 1906267189 9781906267186 Philip Henry Gosse

• Format: Paperback
• Author: Philip Henry Gosse
• ISBN10: 1906267189
• ISBN13: 9781906267186

Contains practical instructions for constructing, stocking, and maintaining a tank, and for collecting plants and animals. 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 second edition, much improved by first-hand experience, captures Gosse at the height of his influence. A Fellow of the Royal Society, Gosse was one of Britains great naturalists of the seaside, an expert on sea anemones, and a widely admired science writer. Over 150 years old, his Handbook is a fascinating window into the earliest days of aquarium keeping. Complete facsimile of 1856 edition.