Goldfish in the parlour : the Victorian craze for marine life / John Simons.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simons, John, 1955- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aquariums--England--History--19th century.

Aquariums.

Aquariums--History--19th century.

Human-animal relationships.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sydney : Sydney University Press, 2023.

Summary:

This book delves into the Victorian era's fascination with marine life, particularly focusing on the aquarium craze that swept through society in the mid-19th century. It explores the cultural and scientific impact of aquariums, documenting how these underwater displays became a symbol of modernity and sophistication in Victorian homes. The author examines the technological innovations and societal changes that enabled this phenomenon, as well as the broader implications for animal studies and ethical considerations of keeping marine life in captivity. The narrative is rich with historical details and anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for historians, biologists, and those interested in the intersection of culture and science. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half title page

Title page

Imprint page

Contents

List of Plates

Preface

A note on money, orthography and nomenclature

1 The strange case of the missing fish

2 The Regent’s Park Fish House and the Dublin Aquatic Vivarium

3 The domestic aquarium

4 She sells seashells

Plates

5 The public aquariums 1

The Crystal Palace and Brighton aquariums

6 The public aquariums 2

7 Australia: an imperial case study

Afterword: are the fish still missing?

Bibliography

Victorian and Edwardian sources

Secondary literature

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Simons, John Goldfish in the Parlour

ISBN:

9781743328743

OCLC:

1355220206