02386cam a22003133u 4500 48915 UtSlPG 20260610134126.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16017544 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860 Account of the Skeleton of the Mammoth : A non-descript carnivorous animal of immense size, found in America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-05-10 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Account of the Skeleton of the Mammoth" by Rembrandt Peale is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This book delves into the findings and observations surrounding the fossil remains of a mammoth, a large prehistoric animal, that were unearthed in North America. Peale’s work attempts to clarify misconceptions about these remains and contribute to the understanding of extinct species that once inhabited earth. The content outlines the historical context of mammoth discoveries, presenting a narrative of how various bones were uncovered in regions such as New York and Kentucky, often sparking interest in the scientific community. Peale details the examination of these bones, comparing them to existing species like elephants and hippopotamuses, and notes significant differences that led him to classify the mammoth as a previously unknown carnivorous entity. He describes the challenges faced during excavations and the collaborative efforts required to piece together the bones into a coherent skeletal structure. Throughout the text, Peale interweaves insights from other naturalists and his observations, providing a comprehensive account of the mammoth's anatomy and possible ecological role. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mammoths -- North America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48915 89753 89753