{"product_id":"for-her-love-of-birds-the-extraordinary-untold-story-of-australian-naturalist-and-taxidermist-jane-ward-tost-9781921833779","title":"For Her Love of Birds: The extraordinary untold story of Australian naturalist and taxidermist Jane Ward Tost","description":"\u003cp\u003eJane Ward Tost defied 19th century societal constraints to become one of England's leading naturalists and taxidermists. A peer of John Gould and John James Audubon, Jane's artistic talent and technical expertise captivated museum visitors around the globe. But Jane's incredible achievements were not easily won. She lived a highly eventful life, sh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Ward Tost defied 19th century societal constraints to become one of England's leading naturalists and taxidermists. A peer of John Gould and John James Audubon, Jane's artistic talent and technical expertise captivated museum visitors around the globe. But Jane's incredible achievements were not easily won. She lived a highly eventful life, showing remarkable resilience in the face of profound difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeticulously researched and beautifully written by museum curator, biologist and writer Jane Melville AM, this enthralling biography follows the extraordinary life of Jane Ward Tost (18161889), Australia's first salaried female museum employee. Forgotten by history, she left an indelible legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781921833779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 01 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Museum Victoria Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Melbourne, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 23.4(H)x15.3(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Melville \u003c\/b\u003eis a highly respected biologist and museum curator. She has over 20 years' experience working in museums, leading research on Australia's reptiles, frogs and birds. Jane's research has been supported by a Fulbright Fellowship and a Churchill Fellowship. Her contributions to the museums sector have been recognised with the award of a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane is the author of \u003ci\u003eDragon Lizards of Australia: Evolution, ecology and a comprehensive field guide\u003c\/i\u003e, along with numerous popular science articles in magazines such as \u003ci\u003eThe Conversation, Cosmos, Australasian Science \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eScience Victoria\u003c\/i\u003e. Jane now spends much of her spare time uncovering stories about the people who have shaped our knowledge of the natural world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Jane Melville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781305315545,"sku":"9781921833779","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/819_9KoW-jL._SL1500.jpg?v=1780588819","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/for-her-love-of-birds-the-extraordinary-untold-story-of-australian-naturalist-and-taxidermist-jane-ward-tost-9781921833779","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}