Explore the history of the common little house sparrow's controversial 1869 introduction to Boston in this three-part blog series.
The House Sparrow in Boston, Part II
Explore the history of the common little house sparrow's controversial 1869 introduction to Boston in this three-part blog series.
The House Sparrow in Boston, Part I
Explore the history of the common little house sparrow's controversial 1869 introduction to Boston in this three-part blog series.
Early Geo/Biological Surveys of Massachusetts
The First Survey In June of 1830, Governor Levi Lincoln Jr. appointed Amherst professor Edward Hitchcock to conduct the first geological survey of Massachusetts. In 1831 the scope of the project was expanded to include production of a list of plants and animals found in the Commonwealth, for which he drew on the “assistance of…
Earth Day 2022: Learning More About Our World
Happy Earth Day from the Research Services Department! This Earth Day, here are some ways to use BPL resources to learn more about the amazing world we inhabit.
Spring Birdwatching in Boston
Spring is a great time for observing birds anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, and Boston is no exception. During this time of year we have the chance to see not only those birds that live here year-round, but also those passing through the city on their way to their summer homes. Spring is also when…
Fossil Finds from Massachusetts
Massachusetts has been the site of some remarkable paleontological discoveries. Here are five examples, paired with books from the BPL to help you find out more about each theme.
(Re)visiting the 1837 Library of the Boston Society of Natural History, Part IV
This post is Part IV of a series. Read Part I, Part II, and Part III. The Fate of the Library From its modest 314-item inventory in 1837, the library of the Boston Society of Natural History (BSNH) grew immensely: 1842: about 1,000 volumes 1915: over 40,000 volumes and over 30,000 pamphlets 1928: over 50,000…
(Re)visiting the 1837 Library of the Boston Society of Natural History, Part III
This post is Part III of a series. Read Part I and Part II. Bigelow, American Medical Botany (1817) and Florula Bostoniensis (1824) For a local touch, the Boston Society of Natural History Library (BSNH) included a copy of the second edition of Harvard professor Jacob Bigelow's Florula Bostoniensis, a botanical survey of Boston and its environs.…
(Re)visiting the 1837 Library of the Boston Society of Natural History, Part II
This post is Part II of a series. Read Part I. Pliny, Natural History, 1513 and 1539 Among the oldest works in the Boston Society of Natural History's (BSNH) collection were two sixteenth century editions of the Roman author Pliny the Elder's Natural History. This was a monumental compilation of ancient knowledge of everything from…
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