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100 1 _aLee, R., Mrs.,
_d1791-1856
245 1 0 _aAnecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-30
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)
520 _a"Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals" by Mrs. R. Lee is a collection of observational essays detailing the behaviors and traits of various animal species, likely written in the mid-19th century. The text focuses on providing entertaining and informative anecdotes about animals, avoiding dry scientific classifications while still conveying a sense of authenticity. The work aims to share the wonders of the animal kingdom with readers, especially those who may not have the opportunity to observe these creatures in nature. The opening of the book begins with a preface, where the author discusses her careful selection of anecdotes that shed light on the habits and instincts of animals, with a particular emphasis on mammals. The introduction highlights the author's appreciation for nature and her intent to present an engaging narrative that reflects the animals' behaviors rather than mere facts. The first chapter opens with a focus on monkeys, showcasing their intelligence and antics as observed during the author's travels, particularly the charming story of a monkey named Jack aboard a ship. Through vivid descriptions and personal experiences, the text captivates the reader's imagination about the complexities of animal behavior and the author's fondness for them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimal behavior -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aWeir, Harrison,
_d1824-1906
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21973
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