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Published to accompany an exhibition held at the Natural History Museum, London, spring 2017.

This series sets out to make available the rich research resources of the Natural History Museum. This third volume describes 90 portraits of eminent figures in natural history, together with 39 oil paintings of natural history subjects, held in the Museum's collections. It includes all cast, sculpted, painted and drawn portraits and all other paintings. About two-thirds of the items are ilustrated, providing images of most of the naturalists who have shaped our understanding of the natural world over the past 200 years. Scientifically, the highlights are Carl Linnaeus, Sir Joseph Banks, Charles Darwin and William Smith. Notable artists represented include Homan Hunt, Nathaniel Dance and Wilhelm Kuhnert.

The year 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth—and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species. Celebrate the man who revolutionized science with this image- and information-filled desk diary, created by the Natural History Museum, London. It highlights major events and people in his life and work, including his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle. Throughout, the diary features artwork and photographs—many drawn from the Museum’s extensive archives. They include specimens he collected; various editions of his books; a letter from Darwin to his wife, Emma, containing his “most solemn & last request”; and much more. An introductory page gives key dates in Darwin’s life, as well as websites with information on his heritage, evolutionary theory, and bicentenary celebrations.

This guide features incredible facts about creatures from each of the main animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and insects.

The series includes Biennial reports of the Commissioners of the State Geological and Natural History Survey.