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Of Whales and Dinosaurs: The Story of Singapore's Natural History Museum

Kevin Y.L. Tan

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Of Whales and Dinosaurs: The Story of Singapore's Natural History Museum
Of Whales and Dinosaurs: The Story of Singapore's Natural History Museum
Of Whales and Dinosaurs: The Story of Singapore's Natural History Museum

Singapore's cherished natural history's triumph and legacy.

If you're fascinated by tales of perseverance amidst adversity and the transformative journey of institutions, "Of Whales and Dinosaurs" might resonate with you. It delves deep into Singapore's dedication to preserving natural history against all odds, reviving a sense of awe for the monumental efforts that safeguard our global heritage. This book could transport you back in time and allow you to witness the unwavering spirit of the custodians of natural treasures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Of Whales and Dinosaurs: The Story of Singapore's Natural History Museum

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ISBN: 9789971698553
Author: Kevin Y.L. Tan
Publisher: NUS Press
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Nature
Related Topics: American History, World War II, Natural History, Environment
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 15 readers)

Description

Singapore's collection of Southeast Asian animals–one of the world's largest–dates back to the old Raffles Museum, officially established in 1878. With the opening of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum in 2015, the original Raffles Museum has "reincarnated" and the loop on its remarkable 127-year history has closed. Beneath the sleek exterior of today's modern museum building lies a saga of titanic struggles and changes. That the collections survived at all–through the multiple challenges of the nineteenth century, the disruption of World War Two, and its potential disintegration in the face of Singapore's modernization–is nothing short of miraculous. This book is not only an institutional history of the museum but also tells the story of frustrations, commitment and courage of the numerous individuals who battled officialdom, innovated endlessly and overcame the odds to protect Singapore's natural history heritage. The book features 108 historical photographs and natural history illustrations printed in full colour throughout.
 

Singapore's cherished natural history's triumph and legacy.

If you're fascinated by tales of perseverance amidst adversity and the transformative journey of institutions, "Of Whales and Dinosaurs" might resonate with you. It delves deep into Singapore's dedication to preserving natural history against all odds, reviving a sense of awe for the monumental efforts that safeguard our global heritage. This book could transport you back in time and allow you to witness the unwavering spirit of the custodians of natural treasures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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