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Charles Plumier (1646–1704) and his drawings of French and American fishes
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ABSTRACT: The ichthyological drawings of the French Minim friar Charles Plumier (1646–1704), resulting from his explorations along the coasts of Languedoc and Provence, in the French Alps, on the islands of Hyères, and during three expeditions to the West Indies between 1689 and 1697, are described, identified, and catalogued. A sketch of Plumier's life is given, along with an account of his publications and surviving manuscripts, a discussion of the sources for his knowledge of fishes, and the uses made of his fish drawings.
Title: Charles Plumier (1646–1704) and his drawings of French and American fishes
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ABSTRACT: The ichthyological drawings of the French Minim friar Charles Plumier (1646–1704), resulting from his explorations along the coasts of Languedoc and Provence, in the French Alps, on the islands of Hyères, and during three expeditions to the West Indies between 1689 and 1697, are described, identified, and catalogued.
A sketch of Plumier's life is given, along with an account of his publications and surviving manuscripts, a discussion of the sources for his knowledge of fishes, and the uses made of his fish drawings.
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