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Title: De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges
Note: Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Louise Hope
Summary: "De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges" by John Caius is a scientific treatise written in the late 16th century. The work focuses on the various breeds of dogs native to England, exploring their characteristics, uses, and distinctions. The author probes into their roles within hunting and domestic contexts, effectively classifying them into categories based on their traits and functions. At the start of the text, Caius addresses a friend and fellow scholar, Conrad Gesner, articulating his intention to provide a detailed account of English dogs. He emphasizes the importance of these animals in both hunting and companionship, asserting that they can be divided into three primary categories: noble, rustic, and degenerate breeds. Caius further elaborates on various breeds within the noble category, detailing their hunting skills and anatomical features, such as the Hound ("Sagax"), the Harrier, and others, suggesting that each has a unique method and purpose in the practice of hunting. This introductory portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of canine breeds, establishing the author's expertise and the significance of the subject in both natural history and human activities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Caius, John, 1510-1573
Translator: Fleming, Abraham, 1552?-1607
EBook No.: 27050
Published: Oct 26, 2008
Downloads: 183
Language: English
Language: Latin
Subject: Dogs -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges
Note: Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Louise Hope
Summary: "De Canibus Britannicis: Of Englishe Dogges" by John Caius is a scientific treatise written in the late 16th century. The work focuses on the various breeds of dogs native to England, exploring their characteristics, uses, and distinctions. The author probes into their roles within hunting and domestic contexts, effectively classifying them into categories based on their traits and functions. At the start of the text, Caius addresses a friend and fellow scholar, Conrad Gesner, articulating his intention to provide a detailed account of English dogs. He emphasizes the importance of these animals in both hunting and companionship, asserting that they can be divided into three primary categories: noble, rustic, and degenerate breeds. Caius further elaborates on various breeds within the noble category, detailing their hunting skills and anatomical features, such as the Hound ("Sagax"), the Harrier, and others, suggesting that each has a unique method and purpose in the practice of hunting. This introductory portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of canine breeds, establishing the author's expertise and the significance of the subject in both natural history and human activities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Caius, John, 1510-1573
Translator: Fleming, Abraham, 1552?-1607
EBook No.: 27050
Published: Oct 26, 2008
Downloads: 183
Language: English
Language: Latin
Subject: Dogs -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.