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100 1 _aReid, Mayne,
_d1818-1883
245 1 0 _aQuadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for Boys
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 2007-11-21
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMammals
700 1 _aHarvey, William,
_d1796-1866
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23576
999 _c64628
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