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A. H. (Arthur Humble) Evans
1855–1943
A lifelong naturalist with a gift for clear explanation, this British ornithologist helped make bird study approachable for a wide readership. His books joined careful observation with the wide-ranging curiosity of a field scientist.
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The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 09 (of 10)
by A. H. (Arthur Humble) Evans
About the author
Born on February 23, 1855, in Scremerston, Northumberland, Arthur Humble Evans was a British ornithologist and author. He is best known for his writing on birds and for bringing natural history to general readers in a direct, practical way.
Evans studied at Durham School and later at Clare College, Cambridge. Alongside ornithology, he was also active in botany, and his work reflects the broad interests of a Victorian and Edwardian naturalist who paid close attention to the living world.
He died on March 28, 1943. Remembered as a careful observer and lucid writer, Evans remains associated with classic works of natural history, especially those centered on bird life and distribution.