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100 1 _aCornish, C. J.
_q(Charles John),
_d1858-1906
245 1 0 _aLife at the Zoo: Notes and Traditions of the Regent's Park Gardens
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-12
508 _aSonya Schermann, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Life at the Zoo: Notes and Traditions of the Regent's Park Gardens" by C. J. Cornish is a natural history account written in the late 19th century. The work encompasses observations and reflections regarding the animals in Regent's Park Zoo, detailing their daily lives, behaviors, and adaptations to the changing seasons. Cornish offers an intricate view of both the animals and the cultural significance surrounding the famed menagerie, presenting a unique blend of scientific inquiry and artistic appreciation. The opening of the book introduces readers to a winter day at the zoo, highlighting the surprising adaptability of its inhabitants to the severe cold. Through vivid descriptions, it showcases various species—from tropical birds reveling in the frost to a capybara seemingly unaffected by the wintry conditions. Cornish also notes the changes in the animals’ appearances and behaviors during colder months, remarking on their health and vitality while providing anecdotes about their interactions with visitors. The narrative sets a scene of curiosity and charm, inviting readers to explore the lives of the zoo’s residents in depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aZoos -- England -- London
653 _aRegent's Park (London, England)
700 1 _aBolton, Gambier,
_d1854-1928
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64029
999 _c104853
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