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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne ArchivesBook - Human Physiology-Furneax. Longmans' Elementary Science Manuals Circa 1924
... Human Physiology-Furneax. Longmans' Elementary Science Manuals Circa 1924...Human Physiology textbook by William Furneaux used by Freda Fatzeus whilst nurse training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in 1924. ...St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives Devonshire Arms building 38 Fitzroy Street Fitzroy melbourne Human Physiology textbook by William Furneaux used by Freda Fatzeus whilst nurse training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in 1924. ...Human Physiology textbook by William Furneaux used by Freda Fatzeus whilst nurse training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in 1924. There are detailed lessons in each chapter and then questions for learning. There is a second user named Elizabeth Whelan on the inside page underneath Freda Fatzeus name. st vincent's hospital melbourne, william furneaux, freda fatzeus, nurse training -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, William Samuel Furneaux 1855-1940, Human physiology, 1915
... Human physiology......Human Physiology...Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection Ground Floor, Building 10 Caulfield Hospital 260 Kooyong Road Caulfield melbourne Of significance to the AHNL as the book was used by at least two AH nurses during their studues Human Anatomy Human Physiology Nursing Education Textbook of human physiology, including examination papers On the front end-page the name P. ...Textbook of human physiology, including examination papersIllustrated textbook with red cloth cover, tile and authors name stamped in black on front cover and spinenon-fictionTextbook of human physiology, including examination papershuman anatomy, human physiology, nursing education -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Thomas H Huxley 1825-1895, Elementary lessons in physiology, 1886
... Human Physiology...PHYSIOLOGY' is embossed. Under neath this is a circular embossing 'SCHOOL CLASS BOOKS' MACMILLAN' There is also a folded loose sheet with illustration of a human skeleton...First edition was published in 1866 significant historical textbook Human Physiology Human Anatomy Thomas Huxley A foundational, historically significant textbook detailing human anatomy and physiology, including the nervous, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. ...A foundational, historically significant textbook detailing human anatomy and physiology, including the nervous, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. It was designed for students and teachers, providing a clear, concise overview of bodily functions.Illustrated textbook with dark green cloth binding. Title autor and publisher stamped in gilt on spine. Front cover has and embossed double line border. Within a smaller double line emcossed border 'PHYSIOLOGY' is embossed. Under neath this is a circular embossing 'SCHOOL CLASS BOOKS' MACMILLAN' There is also a folded loose sheet with illustration of a human skeletonnon-fictionA foundational, historically significant textbook detailing human anatomy and physiology, including the nervous, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. It was designed for students and teachers, providing a clear, concise overview of bodily functions. human physiology, human anatomy, thomas huxley -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Evelyn C Pearce, Anatomy and physiology for nurses, 1944
... ...Human Physiology...Book first published in 1929 Book was used by student nurses at the Alfred Hospital Human Anatomy Human Physiology nursing study and teaching Book written in order to put into concise form the information on human anatomy and physiology required by the probationary nurse preparing for the preliminary state examination. ...Book written in order to put into concise form the information on human anatomy and physiology required by the probationary nurse preparing for the preliminary state examination. Incudes questions from previous examinationsIllustrated textbook with faded blue cloth binding. Title and author stamped in black print on front cover and spine. Publisher is printed at base of spine. There is also a single black line border on the front covernon-fictionBook written in order to put into concise form the information on human anatomy and physiology required by the probationary nurse preparing for the preliminary state examination. Incudes questions from previous examinationshuman anatomy, human physiology, nursing study and teaching -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Evelyn C Pearce, Anatomy and physiology for nurses, 1938
... ...Human Physiology...Book first published in 1929 Book was used by student nurses at the Alfred Hospital Human Anatomy Human Physiology nursing study and teaching Book written in order to put into concise form the information on human anatomy and physiology required by the probationary nurse preparing for the preliminary state examination. ...Book written in order to put into concise form the information on human anatomy and physiology required by the probationary nurse preparing for the preliminary state examination. Incudes questions from previous examinationsIllustrated textbook with royal blue cloth binding. Title and author stamped in black print on front cover and spine. Publiher is printed at base of spine. There is also a single black line border on the front covernon-fictionBook written in order to put into concise form the information on human anatomy and physiology required by the probationary nurse preparing for the preliminary state examination. Incudes questions from previous examinationshuman anatomy, human physiology, nursing study and teaching -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Katharine F. Armstrong 1892-1978, Aids to anatomy and physiology for nurses, 1962
... ...Human Physiology...First edition published in 1939 Nurses training at this time had a heavy reliance on these standardized textbooks to prepare for rigorous exams Human Anatomy Human Physiology nursing study and teaching Book features detailed illustrations desigbed to provide the vital anatomical information required for nursing practice during the 1960's At the base of the front cover is a printed black and white donation sticker: black Maltese cross in circle, 'This book was donated to Alfred Archival Association Nursing Division by' Nursing Education. ...Book features detailed illustrations desigbed to provide the vital anatomical information required for nursing practice during the 1960'sBook with red and cream cover. Front cover has a large cream oval in the centre of which is a red circle with crean margin and the lettter N A S also in cream. Above this circle is the title [black print] and below is the author's name. The oval is superimposed on a red background. Title [black ink] and N A S [white print on individual red circles] are printed on spinenon-fictionBook features detailed illustrations desigbed to provide the vital anatomical information required for nursing practice during the 1960'shuman anatomy, human physiology, nursing study and teaching -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Sir Michael Foster 1836-1907 et al, Physiology for beginners, 1944
... Human Physiology...First edition published 1894 refencence book used by nurses Human Physiology Physiology nursing study and teaching biology Introduces fundamental concepts of human physiology including cell and tissue strusture, the nervous system =, circulation, respiration and digestion On front end page at top right 'Eleanor McEwan' at the base of this is a printed black and white donation sticker: black Maltese cross in circle, 'This book was donated to Alfred Archival Association Nursing Division by' Eleanor MacEwan. ...Introduces fundamental concepts of human physiology including cell and tissue strusture, the nervous system =, circulation, respiration and digestionIllustrated tesxtbook with red cloth binding.Front cover has black print detailing title and authorsnon-fictionIntroduces fundamental concepts of human physiology including cell and tissue strusture, the nervous system =, circulation, respiration and digestionhuman physiology, physiology, nursing study and teaching, biology -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, LeRoy Lewis, Anatomy and physiology for nurses, 1913
... ...Human Physiology...origionally published in 1905 Example of an early 20th century nursing textbook Human Anatomy Human Physiology nursing study and teaching This text was a foundational guide for nursing students in the early 20th Inside front cover at the base is a printed black and white donation sticker: black Maltese cross in circle, 'This book was donated to Alfred Archival Association Nursing Division by' Dr R Fredman. ...This text was a foundational guide for nursing students in the early 20thIllustrated book with repaired binding. Brown leather spine remains intact, but white cardboard has replaced front and backcovers, with some of origional leather fixed overnon-fictionThis text was a foundational guide for nursing students in the early 20thhuman anatomy, human physiology, nursing study and teaching -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Stanley W Jacob 1924-2015 et al, Structure and function in man, 1970
... ...Human Physiology...Of significance to the AHNL as it was a prescribed textbook for Alfred Hospital student nurses in the 1970's Human Anatomy Human Physiology Illustrated textbook of human anatomy and physiology Inside front cover at bottom right is a small white sticker with black print [bookseller's details] At bottom right of front endpage is a coloured donation sticker: AHNL logo, "This book was donated to AHNL Inc-Nursing Archives by" Cherie Neilson (nee TITCOMBE) [handwritten in ink]. ...Illustrated textbook of human anatomy and physiologyIllustrated textbook with red cover. Title, author's and illustrator's surnames in white print on front cover. Middle right of front cover there is also a black line drawing of a human head and torso with the brain, spine, lung and heart visible. Title in white print on blackbackground on spine, author's and illustrator's names in white print above, 'second edition [white print] and 'Saunders' [black print] belownon-fictionIllustrated textbook of human anatomy and physiologyhuman anatomy, human physiology -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Douglas Hay Scott et al, Modern Professional Nursing Volume 1, 1949
... ...Human Physiology...Part of four volume set, designed as a complete reference for professional nurses of 1940's Insight into nursing education in the 1940's Nursing-study and teaching Human Anatomy Human Physiology Vintage textbook covering foundational medical topics primarily anatomy and physiology On front end page 'Noreen Johnstone/Alfred Hospital/ Prahan' [handwritten black ink] underneath this is s a printed black and white donation sticker: black Maltese cross in circle, 'This book was donated to Alfred Archival Association Nursing Division by and the previous catalogue number [handwritten black ink] Languages Illustrated text book with faux leather binding. ...Vintage textbook covering foundational medical topics primarily anatomy and physiologyIllustrated text book with faux leather binding. Front cover has an embossed logo of the publisher. Gilt stamping on spine detailing title, volume and publishernon-fictionVintage textbook covering foundational medical topics primarily anatomy and physiologynursing-study and teaching, human anatomy, human physiology -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Janet S Ross et al, Foundations of anatomy and physiology, 1968
... ...Human Physiology...The authors were both nursing tutors Of significance to the AHNL as this was a well known reference book Nursing-study and teaching Human Anatomy Human Physiology Textbook used by nurses to learn about human anatomy and physiology, Inside the front cover there are four hoizontal black lines where some words have been crossed out. ...Textbook used by nurses to learn about human anatomy and physiology,Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a red cloth cover with title, authors surname, edition and publisher's name and mark stamped in gilt on spine. Dust jacket has a black and red background. Anatomical drawing of heart [red, white and black ink] on front. Authors surnames in white print above this drawing [both on black background]. Title [black and white print] and 'REPRINT' [black print] on red background below this illustration.non-fictionTextbook used by nurses to learn about human anatomy and physiology, nursing-study and teaching, human anatomy, human physiology -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Janet S Ross et al, Foundations of anatomy and physiology, 1968
... ...Human Physiology...The authors were both nursing tutors Of significance to the AHNL as this was a well known reference book Nursing-study and teaching Human Anatomy Human Physiology Textbook used by nurses to learn about human anatomy and physiology, At bottom right of front end-page is a coloured donation sticker: the AHNL badge, under which are printed the words 'This book was donated to AHNL Inc-Nursing Archives by' LYNDAL GALE (nee LEBCHER) GRAD 1965 [handwritten black ink.] ...Textbook used by nurses to learn about human anatomy and physiology,Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a red cloth cover with title, authors surname, edition and publisher's name and mark stamped in gilt on spine. Dust jacket has a black and red background. Anatomical drawing of heart [red, white and black ink] on front. Authors surnames in white print above this drawing [both on black background]. Title [black and white print] and edition [black print] on red background below this illustration.non-fictionTextbook used by nurses to learn about human anatomy and physiology, nursing-study and teaching, human anatomy, human physiology -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, W Gordon Sears, Anatomy and physiology for nurses, 1960
... ...Human Physiology...This book was the prescribed text for student nurses at the Alfred Hospital from 1959 until at least 1962 Of significance to the AHNL as this book was used by many trainee nurses Human Anatomy Human Physiology nursing study and teaching This textbook was specifically written to cover the anatomy and physiology curriculum for nursing students previous catalogue number typed [black ink] on small white square and taped to spine. ...This textbook was specifically written to cover the anatomy and physiology curriculum for nursing studentsHardcover book with red cloth cover and green and cream dustjacket. Title, author's and publisher's surnames stamped in silver on spine of book. Dust jacket has author, tiale and publisher in cream print on dark green background on front. Author's surname, 3rd edition and title printed on spinenon-fictionThis textbook was specifically written to cover the anatomy and physiology curriculum for nursing studentshuman anatomy, human physiology, nursing study and teaching -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, J H Green, Basic Clinical Physiology, 1969
... ...human physiology...The author's aim has been aimed to intergrate physiology with the day to dsy practice of medicine in the wards Information available in the late 1960's Nursing-study and teaching human physiology homeostasis A foundational textbook designed for nurses to understand how the human body maintains a consistent iternal environment or homeostasis Inside front cover at top previous catalogue number has been written [black ink] At the base of this page is a printed black and white donation sticker: black Maltese cross in circle, 'This book was donated to Alfred Archival Association Nursing Division by' On the front end page 'Sister B Stachell/P.T.S. ...A foundational textbook designed for nurses to understand how the human body maintains a consistent iternal environment or homeostasisIllustrated book with red cover. On the front cover at the top is a black oval with white print [logo of Oxford medical publications], underneath is a white stripe, then the title [white print]. At the base is the author [black print]non-fictionA foundational textbook designed for nurses to understand how the human body maintains a consistent iternal environment or homeostasisnursing-study and teaching, human physiology, homeostasis -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated textbook, Ernest William Hey Groves 1872-1944 et al, Text-book for nurses, 1912
... ...Human Physiology...Written by two doctors who believed that "a nurse must be prepared to study as well as to soothe, to think as well as to act' Gives insight into medical practice in 1912 Nursing-study and teaching Human Anatomy Human Physiology Surgical procedures Diseases An early comprehensive textbook designed specifically to professionalize and standardise nursing education. ...An early comprehensive textbook designed specifically to professionalize and standardise nursing education. It intergrated both scientific theory (anatomy and physiology) and clinical instruction (surgery and medicine) in the one volumeIllustrated textbook with dark blue binding, Front cover has an embossed border and publisher's name, title and authors surnames embossed in gilt. Abbreviated title, authors' surnames and publisher embossed in gilt on spinenon-fictionAn early comprehensive textbook designed specifically to professionalize and standardise nursing education. It intergrated both scientific theory (anatomy and physiology) and clinical instruction (surgery and medicine) in the one volumenursing-study and teaching, human anatomy, human physiology, surgical procedures, diseases -
Koorie Heritage TrustBook, Basedow, Herbert, The Australian Aboriginal, 1925
... Human Biology -- Physiology -- Reproduction -- Social Organisation -- Life Cycle -- Birth -- Childhood -- Religion and Magic -- Ritual -- Initiation -- Mortuary -- Politics...Koorie Heritage Trust Levels 1 & 3, Yarra Building Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Human Biology -- Physiology -- Reproduction -- Social Organisation -- Life Cycle -- Birth -- Childhood -- Religion and Magic -- Ritual -- Initiation -- Mortuary -- Politics Tribal Law and Social control -- Arts -- Performing arts -- Music -- Dance -- Language and communication -- Economics and Material Culture -- Economic life -- Division of labour -- Subsistence -- hunting -- gathering-- Weapons -- Spears -- Spearthrowers -- Tools -- Stone -- Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language. xx, 422 p., 55 leaves of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 22 cm. ...Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language.xx, 422 p., 55 leaves of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 22 cm.Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language.human biology -- physiology -- reproduction -- social organisation -- life cycle -- birth -- childhood -- religion and magic -- ritual -- initiation -- mortuary -- politics, tribal law and social control -- arts -- performing arts -- music -- dance -- language and communication -- economics and material culture -- economic life -- division of labour -- subsistence -- hunting -- gathering-- weapons -- spears -- spearthrowers -- tools -- stone -- -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Longman's, Green, and Co, A Select List of Books suitable for use in Science and Technical Schools, September 1904, 1904
... Zoology, 24. Human Physiology, 25. General Biology, 26. Botany, 27. ...Zoology, 24. Human Physiology, 25. General Biology, 26. Botany, 27. ...Used at Ballarat School of Mines and Industries. The book was produced by Longmans, Green and Co. in 1904. The books are divided into sections: 1. Practical Elementary Science Series, 2. Elementary Science Manuals, 3. Advanced Science Manuals, 4. Text-books of Science, 5. Chemistry, 6. Physics, 7. Mechanics, Theoretical and Applied, 8. Optics and Photography, 9, Sound, Light and Heat, 10. Steam, 11. Building and Construction, 12. Magnetism and Electricity, 13. Engineering, Strength of Materials, 14. Machine Construction and Drawing, 15. Navigation, 16. Mineralogy, 17. Metallurgy, Astronomy, 18. Naval Architecture, 19. Principles of Mining, 20. Manufactures, Technology, 21. Geology, Physiography, 22.Hygiene, 23. Zoology, 24. Human Physiology, 25. General Biology, 26. Botany, 27. Principles of Agriculture, 28. Mathematics, 29. Geometry, 30. Trigonometry, Beige coloured soft covered book with 30 pages. Lists books suitable for use in technical and science schools.list of books, science and technical school, longmans, green and co., subject sections of books available -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBook, US Government Printing Office, Technical Manual Medical Department Soldier's Handbook March 5 1941, 1941
... Soft covered book covering the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Medical training TM 8-220 War Department Soft covered book covering the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body Technical Manual Medical Department Soldier's Handbook March 5 1941 Book US Government Printing Office ...Soft covered book covering the basic anatomy and physiology of the human bodyTM 8-220 War Departmentmedical training -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - COHEN'S MODERN SELF INSTRUCTOR IN PHRENOLOGY
... 271 page hardcover titled 'The Modern Self Instructor in Phrenology, Physiognomy and physiology or The Peoples Hand book of Human Nature. Red in colour with gold print.The first page is yellow paper which has a hand written note in black ink which reads: 'Presented to Henry Gough by his teacher A. ...George Whitehead & Sons, Printers, New Street & Kings Street, Huddersfield. 271 page hardcover titled 'The Modern Self Instructor in Phrenology, Physiognomy and physiology or The Peoples Hand book of Human Nature. Red in colour with gold print.The first page is yellow paper which has a hand written note in black ink which reads: 'Presented to Henry Gough by his teacher A. ...271 page hardcover titled 'The Modern Self Instructor in Phrenology, Physiognomy and physiology or The Peoples Hand book of Human Nature. Red in colour with gold print.The first page is yellow paper which has a hand written note in black ink which reads: 'Presented to Henry Gough by his teacher A. Hampson for obtaining the highest number of marks during 1887 in his class at St. Paul's Sunday School dated 1/04/88. The book is Cohen's view into the mind, body, and sole of human beings.Gustavus Cohen. George Whitehead & Sons, Printers, New Street & Kings Street, Huddersfield.medicine, mental health, phrenology, henry gough, a. hampton -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Booklet, Phrenological Chart, Rev,J.J.Brown c1928, Physiological and Phrenological Chart Rev,J.J.Brown c1928, c1928
... PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PHRENOLOGICAL / CHART / ( IN BOOK FORM) /BY / REV. J.J. BROWN/ Illustrated with 70 Engravingson Wood by S. Calvert A paper booklet with diagrams, charts and photos explaining Phrenology in 54 pages by Rev. J.J. Brown Coloured front and back covers have a drawing of a model of the human ...George Reed was a draftsman who lived in Bentleigh , City of Moorabbin in mid 20th C Phrenology is a process that involves observing and/or feeling the skull to determine an individual's psychological attributes. Franz Joseph Gall believed that the brain was made up of 27 individual organs that determined personality, the first 19 of these 'organs' he believed to exist in other animal species. Rev. Brown acknowledges that this printed delineation for self assessment is only approximate and proper analysis would cost time and money for personal consultation.After Charles Darwin, 1809 - 1882, English naturalist whose scientific theory of evolution by natural selection became the foundation of modern evolutionary studies. His nonreligious biology appealed to the rising class of professional scientists and the general public. Phrenology became a popular interest.A paper booklet with diagrams, charts and photos explaining Phrenology in 54 pages by Rev. J.J. Brown Coloured front and back covers have a drawing of a model of the human skull divided into 36 sections Front Cover ; SEVENTEENTH EDITION/ PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PHRENOLOGICAL / CHART / ( IN BOOK FORM) /BY / REV. J.J. BROWN/ Illustrated with 70 Engravingson Wood by S. Calvertgall franz joseph, phrenology, darwin charles, naturalists, jewellers, ezard & clark company moorabbin, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers,housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george, draftsman, architect, -
Koorie Heritage TrustBook, Brady, Maggie, Giving away the grog : Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking, 1995
... Physiological effect. Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking, xx, 174 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Giving away the grog : Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking Book Brady, Maggie Canberra : Commonwealth Department of Human Services and Health ...Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking,xx, 174 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking,aboriginal australians -- alcohol use. | alcohol -- physiological effect. -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyBook - The Mountain Pygmy Possum of the Australian Alps, Ian Mansergh & Linda Broome, 1994
... After years of patient research, the authors describe in this book everything that is known about the Burramys, from its physiology, mating habits and behaviour to how we can best manage and protect its habitat from human activities in the ski fields. ...The Mountain Pygmy possum or Burramys was known only from fossils until 1966, when the first living specimen was found hiding among fire wood at the University Ski Lodge on Mt Higginbotham, Victoria. The story of this species is a case study in conservation and ecology. Coming back from extinction, this tiny species is the only mammal restricted to the Australian Alps. It is found in Kosciusko National Park (NSW), and between Mt Bogong, Mt Higginbotham and at Mt Buller in Victoria. After years of patient research, the authors describe in this book everything that is known about the Burramys, from its physiology, mating habits and behaviour to how we can best manage and protect its habitat from human activities in the ski fields.A volume of 114 pages including 4 pages of coloured plates, maps and Illustrations by Katrina Sandiford. It was aimed at secondary students studying the geography of Alpine regions.non-fictionThe Mountain Pygmy possum or Burramys was known only from fossils until 1966, when the first living specimen was found hiding among fire wood at the University Ski Lodge on Mt Higginbotham, Victoria. The story of this species is a case study in conservation and ecology. Coming back from extinction, this tiny species is the only mammal restricted to the Australian Alps. It is found in Kosciusko National Park (NSW), and between Mt Bogong, Mt Higginbotham and at Mt Buller in Victoria. After years of patient research, the authors describe in this book everything that is known about the Burramys, from its physiology, mating habits and behaviour to how we can best manage and protect its habitat from human activities in the ski fields.environment victoria, australian endangered species, mountain pygmy possum
