Marvellous stuff.
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Dry Store Room No.1 is a wonderful book that allows the reader an insight into the fascinating world of the Natural History Museum, London. In this book Mr Fortey tells us; not only about the exhibits, but also about the work behind them and the men and women who carried out this work. We learn about all sorts of things from the ghastly stenches of the pit where Whale carcasses are stripped of flesh to the curator who obsessively categorized everything including "string too short for further use".
The science parts can occasionally be a bit hard to understand but like another reviewer I see that as my lack of understanding not Mr Fortey's lack of clarity and besides what would life be if we didn't stretch ourselves once in a while.
I thoroughly recommend this for the sort of person who likes a behind the scenes look at life.
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Richard Fortey writes as always with elegance, passion and lucidity that is a plesure to read. if I haave to re-read some of the 'science' it is because I am not a scientist not his lack of clarity. all his books are informative and enlarge our view of the world.
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A boring book with an interesting title
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A very boring and tedious book that should have been left on the shelves with the other unseen exhibits.
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A joy to read
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Once again, another good book from Fortey. His writing style is completely addictive and difficult to put down - if only he would write more!
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A Wonderful in-depth account - Astonishing!
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A thrilling insight into the intimate life of one of our countries most treasured museums. Professor Fortey writes with deep clarity and passion and makes you truly crave for another visit to the museum. 10/10
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