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Dive into the enchanting world of Victorian history with 'Goldfish in the Parlour', a captivating exploration of the aquarium craze that swept through England. This beautifully crafted A5-sized Tankobon, published by Sydney University Press in 2023, brings to life the remarkable transformation of how people interacted with marine life. Discover how fish became cherished companions in domestic settings as glass aquariums adorned parlours, revolutionizing leisure and entertainment. Author John Simons meticulously examines the cultural and economic ramifications of aquariums, highlighting the contributions of naturalist Frank Buckland and the rise of angling as a popular sport. With insights into public aquariums, seaside visits, and the social implications of employing fish in Victorian society, this book serves as a tribute to an era when the simple act of observing fish inspired a movement. This must-read is a treasure for history enthusiasts, marine life admirers, and anyone curious about the relationships between humans and nature during a fascinating time. Don't miss out on this compelling account that captures the essence of a bygone era! Your copy of 'Goldfish in the Parlour' will be shipped for free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781743328729. Year: 2023.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743328729
Format: A5 size Tankobon
Year: 2023
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
'For the first time, fish became our companions and a corner of many a Victorian parlour was given over to housing tiny fragments of their world enclosed in glass.'
The experience of seeing a fish swimming in a glass tank is one we take for granted now but in Victorian England this was a remarkable sight. People had simply not been able to see fish as they could with the invention of the aquarium and everything that went with it.
Goldfish in the Parlour looks at the Victorian-era boom in the building of public aquariums, as well as the craze for home aquariums and visiting the seaside. Furthermore, this book considers how people see and meet animals and, importantly, in what institutions and in what contexts these encounters happen.
John Simons uncovers the sweeping consequences of the Victorian obsession with marine animals by looking at naturalist Frank Buckland’s Museum of Economic Fish Culture and the role of fish in the Victorian economy, the development of angling as a sport divided along class lines, the seeding of Empire with British fish and comparisons with aquarium building in Europe, USA and Australia.
Goldfish in the Parlour interrogates the craze that took over Victorian England when aquariums 'introduced' fish to parks, zoos and parlours.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743328729
Format: A5 size Tankobon
Year: 2023
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
'For the first time, fish became our companions and a corner of many a Victorian parlour was given over to housing tiny fragments of their world enclosed in glass.'
The experience of seeing a fish swimming in a glass tank is one we take for granted now but in Victorian England this was a remarkable sight. People had simply not been able to see fish as they could with the invention of the aquarium and everything that went with it.
Goldfish in the Parlour looks at the Victorian-era boom in the building of public aquariums, as well as the craze for home aquariums and visiting the seaside. Furthermore, this book considers how people see and meet animals and, importantly, in what institutions and in what contexts these encounters happen.
John Simons uncovers the sweeping consequences of the Victorian obsession with marine animals by looking at naturalist Frank Buckland’s Museum of Economic Fish Culture and the role of fish in the Victorian economy, the development of angling as a sport divided along class lines, the seeding of Empire with British fish and comparisons with aquarium building in Europe, USA and Australia.
Goldfish in the Parlour interrogates the craze that took over Victorian England when aquariums 'introduced' fish to parks, zoos and parlours.