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Francis Buckland trained as a surgeon in London but eventually gave it up to focus on natural history and zoology. He had a lifelong interest in zoöphagy - the practice of eating a wide range of exotic animal meats. He was also the author of natural history books and reports. He had a particular interest in fish and became Inspector of Salmon Fisheries in 1867.
Francis Buckland trained as a surgeon in London but eventually gave it up to focus on natural history and zoology. He had a lifelong interest in zoöphagy - the practice of eating a wide range of exotic animal meats. He was also the author of natural history books and reports. He had a particular interest in fish and became Inspector of Salmon Fisheries in 1867.
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| Title: | Letter from Francis Trevelyan Buckland |
|---|---|
| Description: | In his letter, Buckland explains that Sampson Low can have an electro-cast taken of the plate of the frontispiece of an unnamed book, and that the publisher will receive a printed copy of the book by the following Thursday or Friday. |
| Address: | 2, Life Guards Knightsbridge |
| Letter dated: | 22-06-1860 |
| Physical description: | Sampson Low Letters, Volume 1, 3 pages |
| Type of letter: | Discussion of work published or forthcoming, including copyright |
| Letter note: | This letter has a related note written by the Reverend Frederick William Low who compiled the volumes c.1913:"Frances Trevelyan Buckland, the famous naturalist, was born Dec. 17. 1826. Assistant surgeon to the 2nd Life Guards, 1854-1863. His writings include "Curiosities of Natural History" (4 vols), "Log book of a Fisherman and Zoologist", "Natural History of British Fishes" and "Notes & Jottings of Animal Life." He died Dec. 19. 1880." |
| Rights statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | No further use without permission. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk |
| Image rights: | From wikimedia.org |
| Identifier: | SL_7 |
