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100 1 _aSwainson, William,
_d1789-1855
245 1 0 _aZoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 1 :
_bor, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-10-29
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 1" by William Swainson is a scientific publication likely written in the early 19th century. The book serves as an exploration and documentation of new, rare, or interesting animals, primarily focusing on ornithology, entomology, and conchology. It aims to present detailed figures and concise descriptions, reflecting the author's dedication to enhancing the understanding of animal species and their relationships within the natural world. The opening of this volume provides insights into Swainson's scientific philosophy as he dedicates his work to Mrs. Corrie and outlines the purpose of the illustrations. He mentions the importance of studying individual species to understand the complexities of animated nature, advocating for a collaborative spirit among naturalists who may approach their studies from different angles. The preface emphasizes the significance of accurate scientific illustration while acknowledging the controversies within the field regarding classification methods. It sets the stage for the detailed descriptions and illustrations of various animal species that follow, welcoming both scientific inquiry and artistic capture of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimals -- Pictorial works
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44056
999 _c84895
_d84895