Lawrence Rawstorne (1774 - 1850)

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Lawrence Rawstorne

Lawrence Rawstorne was a British naturalist writer.

He is best known for his treatise Gamonia: or the Art of Preserving Game, which is devoted exclusively to the subject of pheasant breeding, concealed shooting, and the management of woodlands for the specific purpose of preserving game. The book contains 15 hand-colored aquatint plates by and drawing by J. T. Rawlins and was published in London in 1837.

Date and place of birt:1774, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:1850, United Kingdom
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Biologist, Naturalist, Writer