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John Gould

1 series 3 books in order

John Gould was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists. He is credited with being the father of bird study in Australia due to his 1840s seven-volume series The Birds of Australia and its updates. His identification of the birds now nicknamed "Darwin's finches" played a role in the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, and his work is referenced in Charles Darwin's book, On the Origin of Species.

Born
1804
Known for
The Birds of Australia

Series by John Gould

The Birds of Australia

3 books in order · 1848

  1. The Birds of Australia, Vol. 2 of 7

    1848 · John Gould

    The Birds of Australia, Vol. 2 of 7 is a 1848 book by John Gould. It is part of the series The Birds of Australia.

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  2. The Birds of Australia, Vol. 3 of 7

    1848 · John Gould

    The Birds of Australia, Vol. 3 of 7 is a 1848 book by John Gould. It is part of the series The Birds of Australia.

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  3. The Birds of Australia, Vol. 4 of 7

    1848 · John Gould

    The Birds of Australia, Vol. 4 of 7 is a 1848 book by John Gould. It is part of the series The Birds of Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Gould written?

We list 3 books by John Gould across 1 series, published in 1848 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Gould's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Birds of Australia, Vol. 2 of 7.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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