Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom by Samuel G. Goodrich
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"Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom" by Samuel G. Goodrich is a collection of anecdotes about various animal species written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to showcase the characteristics and habits of prominent animals without delving into deep scientific descriptions. Goodrich organizes these accounts according to a classification system that underscores the diversity and significance of the animal kingdom. At the start of the publication, Goodrich outlines the purpose of
the volume, which is to present well-documented stories that highlight the behaviors of notable animal species, starting with the classification of the animal kingdom into vertebrates and invertebrates. The introduction elaborates on key categories, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and more, emphasizing the intelligence and traits of the animals included. He begins to discuss specific species within these categories, offering intriguing anecdotes that illustrate their unique behaviors and interactions with humans, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the lives of these animals throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title | Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton 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: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animal behavior |
| Subject | Animals -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33687 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33687-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 826 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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