The Naturalist’s Miscellany by George Shaw (1789-1813): an assessment of the dating of the parts and volumes

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2006
Authors:E. C. Dickinson, Bruce, M. D., Dowsett, R. J.
Journal:Archives of natural history
Volume:33
Issue:2
Pagination:322-343
Date Published:2006
Keywords:artists, authorship, dates, Frederick Polydore Nodder, gatherings, signatures, wrappers, zoological nomenclature
Abstract:

The evidence relating to the dating of new avian names from Vivarium naturae or the naturalist’s miscellany is assembled and reviewed as are previous attempts to provide reliable dates. Although the overall framework for our understanding remains somewhat hypothetical this approach is necessary due to the limited internal evidence, but some corrections to current date usage are offered. The authorship of the scientific names is also discussed, as is the role of the Nodder family, and we conclude that Shaw should be considered the sole author. An appendix lists the first plate in each of the fascicles.

Citation Key:265
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith