Alsographia Americana (1838) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120418159)

Alsographia Americana is a comprehensive guide to the study of American salamanders, written by the renowned polymath Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1838. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 100 species of salamanders found in North and South America, as well as information on their natural history, behavior, and distribution. Rafinesque's work is notable for its scientific accuracy and attention to detail, as well as its innovative approach to taxonomy and classification. The book also includes a glossary of scientific terms and an index of species names, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, naturalists, and anyone interested in the study of amphibians.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Constantine Samuel Rafinesque
ISBN-10: 1120418151
ISBN-13: 9781120418159
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/06/2009
Pages: 76
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d