This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Living Animals of the World, Volume 1 (of 2)
A Popular Natural History
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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
Editor: Cornish, C. J. (Charles John), 1858-1906
EBook No.: 60000
Published: Jul 28, 2019
Downloads: 855
Language: English
Subject: Animals
Subject: Zoology
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Living Animals of the World, Volume 1 (of 2)
A Popular Natural History
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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
Editor: Cornish, C. J. (Charles John), 1858-1906
EBook No.: 60000
Published: Jul 28, 2019
Downloads: 855
Language: English
Subject: Animals
Subject: Zoology
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.