Release date is 2004-02-01

Introduction: "Eha" -- Feet and hands -- Bills of birds -- Tails -- Noses -- Ears -- Tommy -- The barn owl -- Domestic animals -- Snakes -- The Indian snake-charmer -- Cures for snake-bite -- The cobra bungalow -- The panther I did not shoot -- The Purbhoo -- The coconut tree -- The betel nut -- A Hindu festival -- Indian poverty -- Borrowed Indian words.

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"Concerning Animals and Other Matters" by Edward Hamilton Aitken is a collection of natural history essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of animal life, emphasizing Aitken's keen observations and philosophical musings on evolution, anatomy, and behavior. It likely addresses a range of topics, including the structures of limbs, the intricacies of animal behavior, and personalized anecdotes from Aitken’s encounters with wildlife. The opening of the work delves into the evolution of feet and hands, illustrating how different animal forms adapted to their ecological niches over time. Aitken reflects on the utility and significance of these appendages across species, from frogs to birds and mammals, using humor and vivid imagery to engage the reader. He discusses the functionality of limbs, elaborates on the unique adaptations seen in various creatures, and considers how these adaptations influence behavior and intelligence, setting the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the connection between animals and their forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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