The Living Animals of the World, Volume 1 (of 2) by C. J. Cornish et al.
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About this eBook
| Editor | Cornish, C. J. (Charles John), 1858-1906 |
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| Contributor | Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 |
| Contributor | Bryden, H. A. (Henry Anderson), 1854-1937 |
| Contributor | Johnston, Harry, 1858-1927 |
| Contributor | Lane, Charles Henry |
| Contributor | Pycraft, W. P. (William Plane), 1868-1942 |
| Contributor | Saville-Kent, William, 1845-1908 |
| Contributor | Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917 |
| Contributor | Wain, Louis, 1860-1939 |
| Title |
The Living Animals of the World, Volume 1 (of 2) A Popular Natural History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Volume 1: Mammals. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Living Animals of the World, Volume 1" by C. J. Cornish et al. is a popular natural history publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work provides vivid descriptions of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, and more, featuring authentic anecdotes and illustrations that bring the animal kingdom to life. The text's detailed examination of various species reflects ongoing discoveries and advancements in natural history, aiming to appeal to the burgeoning interest in the subject during its time. At the start of the volume, the introduction situates the work as a natural extension of an earlier publication on human races, highlighting the significance of illustrating living animals with accurate photographic representations. The opening chapter focuses on the man-like apes, including chimpanzees and gorillas, providing detailed physical descriptions, habitats, and behaviors. This section emphasizes their similarities to humans while also noting unique characteristics, alongside anecdotes about interactions with humans in captivity and the wild. As the text unfolds, it promises to present a rich tapestry of knowledge about the animal world, positioning itself as both educational and engaging for readers interested in nature and wildlife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals |
| Subject | Zoology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60000 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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