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100	1		_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880
245	1	4	_aThe Western World : _bPicturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-02-28
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"The Western World" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a non-fiction work written in the late 19th century. This book serves as an engaging introduction to the natural history of the Americas, exploring various aspects such as wildlife, vegetation, and indigenous peoples through vivid descriptions and illustrations. Kingston's aim is to present these topics in an accessible manner for family readers rather than as a formal scientific text. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining the author's intention to provide an overview of the physical geography and natural history of North America. Kingston discusses various features of the continent, such as its mountains, rivers, and climate, while also introducing the flora and fauna that characterize the region. The prose is rich with detail, giving readers a sense of the landscape and the creatures that inhabit it, as well as the indigenous peoples who have thrived in these environments. This blend of natural observation and cultural commentary invites readers to appreciate the complexity and beauty of the Western Hemisphere from a historical perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNatural history -- South America
653			_aNatural history -- North America
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24715
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