02116cam a22003133u 4500 23576 UtSlPG 20260610133536.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ QL Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for Boys Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-21 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for Boys" by Mayne Reid is a scientific publication aimed at educating young readers about various four-legged animals around the world, likely written during the mid-19th century. This engaging work explores the different species of quadrupeds, categorizing them by families and habitats while avoiding overly technical jargon to suit its youthful audience. Through twenty-four chapters, the reader is introduced to a variety of mammals, their characteristics, and geographical distributions. At the start of the book, the author outlines his intentions for creating accessible sketches related to animal engravings, focusing on mammals and their classifications. The opening chapters delve into monkeys from both the Old and New Worlds, discussing their classifications, habitats, and behaviors, along with engaging anecdotes about their interactions with humans and their roles in the animal kingdom. The writing establishes a balance between informative content and readability, making it an appealing introduction to zoology for a younger demographic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mammals Harvey, William, 1796-1866 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23576 64628 64628