Cuvier's Animal Kingdom, Arranged According To Its Organization: Forming The Basis For A Natural History Of Animals (1840) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166491710)

Cuvier's Animal Kingdom, Arranged According To Its Organization: Forming The Basis For A Natural History Of Animals (1840) is a comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom, written by the renowned French naturalist, Georges Cuvier. The book is organized according to the anatomical structure of animals, and covers a wide range of species, from insects and fish to mammals and birds.Cuvier's classification system is based on his extensive knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, and he provides detailed descriptions of each animal's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and drawings, which help to bring the animals to life and make the text more accessible to readers.In addition to its scientific content, Cuvier's Animal Kingdom is also a work of historical importance. It reflects the state of knowledge about the animal kingdom in the mid-19th century, and provides insights into the development of natural history as a discipline. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world, and remains a classic of scientific literature to this day.And An Introduction To Comparative Anatomy.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: George Cuvier
ISBN-10: 1166491714
ISBN-13: 9781166491710
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 680
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.53lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.36d