Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 3 by William Swainson
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"Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 3" by William Swainson is a scientific publication written during the early 19th century. This volume is part of a detailed series that presents original figures and descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animals, with a focus on ornithology, entomology, and conchology. The content aims to catalog species according to their natural affinities, enriching the scientific community's understanding of biodiversity during that period. The opening of this
volume includes a dedication to William John Burchell, an esteemed naturalist whose contributions have greatly enhanced the field of natural science. The preface highlights the increasing scientific interest in the described subjects and outlines the structure of the volume, which organizes its content into distinct sections for birds, insects, and shells. It notes the care taken in the illustrations and sets the stage for rich discussions on the natural classification of various species, establishing a framework for the subsequent detailed descriptions and figures of specific animals that follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Swainson, William, 1789-1855 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 3 or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44058 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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