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Cornish, C. J. (Charles John)
1858
1906
Cornish, Charles John
Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George)
1870
1918
Aflalo, Frederick George
Aflalo, F. G. (Frederick George)
Bryden, H. A. (Henry Anderson)
1854
1937
Bryden, Henry Anderson
Johnston, Harry
1858
1927
Johnston, H.H.
Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton
Johnston, Harry Hamilton
Johnston, H. H. (Harry Hamilton)
Johnston, Henry Hamilton
Lane, Charles Henry
Pycraft, W. P. (William Plane)
1868
1942
Pycraft, William Plane
Saville-Kent, William
1845
1908
Selous, Frederick Courteney
1851
1917
Selous, F. C. (Frederick Courteney)
Wain, Louis
1860
1939
The Living Animals of the World, Volume 1 (of 2)
A Popular Natural History
Volume 1: Mammals.
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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
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"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 ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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