Zoological Illustrations, Volume 2 by William Swainson
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"Zoological Illustrations, Volume 2" by William Swainson is a scientific publication likely written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on new, rare, and interesting animals, primarily from the fields of ornithology, entomology, and conchology, and aims to provide comprehensive figures and descriptions based on the principles established by renowned zoologists like Cuvier. The opening of this volume introduces various species of birds, insects, and shellfish, detailing their physical characteristics and
habitats. Each entry includes a specific description along with the genus and species names, often highlighting the connections between related species. The author, aided by Mr. Leadbeater and other contributors, aims to document previously unexplored or underreported species, emphasizing the need for meticulous scientific observation in the fields of natural history and taxonomy. Each description is both technical and descriptive, appealing to naturalists and scholars interested in the rich diversity of animal life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Swainson, William, 1789-1855 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Zoological Illustrations, Volume 2 or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39472 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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