Rare Books Department book reviews


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Book Review: Australian Orchids by Fitzgerald R D

Reviewed by Berkelouw Rare Book Department

Robert David Fitzgerald (1830-1892) emigrated from Ireland to Australia in 1856. He was appointed Deputy Surveyor-General of New South Wales in 1873 and held the position of chief mining surveyor from 1874-1882. In addition, Fitzgerald was a fellow of the Linnean Society of London, a member of t... (continued)
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Book Review: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Illustrated in colour by Rene Bull

The first English translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam was published by Edward FitzGerald in 1859. Since then, it has been published in many sizes, formats and bindings, many of which are very beautiful. The Rare Books department houses several copies of this fascinating work, including t... (continued)

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