{"product_id":"for-her-love-of-birds-by-jane-melville-9781921833779","title":"For Her Love of Birds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\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\n\n\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 (1816–1889), Australia's first salaried female museum employee. Forgotten by history, she left an indelible legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor Her Love of Birds\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the remarkable achievements of a woman who thrived when societal norms were designed to restrict her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558920962284,"sku":"9781921833779","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781921833779-for-her-love-of-birds.jpg?v=1776922155","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/for-her-love-of-birds-by-jane-melville-9781921833779","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}