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041		7	_aen _ala _2iso639-1
050		4	_aSF
100	1		_aCaius, John, _d1510-1573
245	1	0	_aDe Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges
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 2008-10-26
508			_aProduced by Louise Hope
520			_a"De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges" by John Caius is a scientific treatise written in the late 16th century. The work focuses on the various breeds of dogs native to England, exploring their characteristics, uses, and distinctions. The author probes into their roles within hunting and domestic contexts, effectively classifying them into categories based on their traits and functions. At the start of the text, Caius addresses a friend and fellow scholar, Conrad Gesner, articulating his intention to provide a detailed account of English dogs. He emphasizes the importance of these animals in both hunting and companionship, asserting that they can be divided into three primary categories: noble, rustic, and degenerate breeds. Caius further elaborates on various breeds within the noble category, detailing their hunting skills and anatomical features, such as the Hound ("Sagax"), the Harrier, and others, suggesting that each has a unique method and purpose in the practice of hunting. This introductory portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of canine breeds, establishing the author's expertise and the significance of the subject in both natural history and human activities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDogs -- Early works to 1800
700	1		_aFleming, Abraham, _d1552?-1607
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27050
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