02325cam a22003013u 4500 44057 UtSlPG 20260610134018.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Swainson, William, 1789-1855 Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 2 : or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-29 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) "Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 2" by William Swainson is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on original figures and detailed descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animal species primarily from the fields of ornithology, entomology, and conchology. Swainson, a renowned naturalist and ornithologist, catalogues various species, providing insightful observations on their classification and biological significance. The beginning of this volume sets the tone for a serious academic discourse on zoology, reflecting on the state of scientific inquiry and the lack of sufficient support for zoological studies in Britain at the time. The preface outlines frustrations with superficial studies in natural history while acknowledging recent discoveries and advancements in the field. The opening then transitions into detailed descriptions and illustrations of various animal species, including birds, butterflies, and mollusks, complete with their classifications, habitats, and behaviors, illustrating Swainson's commitment to the meticulous documentation of zoological diversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Pictorial works https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44057 84896 84896