The Animal Kingdom, Volume 1: Mammalia-Birds (1834) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120870513)

The Animal Kingdom V1: Mammalia-Birds is a book written by Georges Leopold Cuvier in 1834. It is an extensive study of the animal kingdom, focusing specifically on mammals and birds. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covering mammals and the second part covering birds. Cuvier provides detailed descriptions of each species, including their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and evolutionary history. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the animals. The book is written in a scientific and academic style, with a focus on taxonomy and classification. Cuvier's work was groundbreaking in the field of zoology, and he is considered one of the founding fathers of comparative anatomy. Overall, The Animal Kingdom V1: Mammalia-Birds is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed look at the animal kingdom, and is a must-read for anyone interested in zoology or biology.In Four Volumes.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: Georges Leopold Cuvier
ISBN-10: 1120870518
ISBN-13: 9781120870513
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2010
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d