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Title: De Rariorum Animalium atque Stirpium Historia
Note: Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Louise Hope
Summary: "De Rariorum Animalium atque Stirpium Historia" by John Caius is a scientific publication written in the late 16th century. This work serves as an early natural history text focusing on the description and classification of rare animals and plants found in Britain. It combines detailed anatomical descriptions with observations about the behavior and habitats of various species, contributing to the field of zoology and botany during the Renaissance. The opening of this work introduces the scholarly context in which Caius operates, acknowledging the contributions of earlier naturalists such as Aristotle. He expresses a desire to present the unique fauna and flora of Britain, compiling information that he and others have observed. Caius begins his exploration with detailed accounts of various quadrupeds, providing intricate descriptions of their physical attributes and behaviors, such as the Getulian dog and other exotic species. This segment sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the plant and animal life, emphasizing the rarity and significance of his subjects in the context of both natural history and human knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Caius, John, 1510-1573
Editor: Roberts, E. S. (Ernest Stewart), 1847-1912
EBook No.: 27655
Published: Dec 29, 2008
Downloads: 51
Language: Latin
Subject: Zoology -- Pre-Linnaean works
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: De Rariorum Animalium atque Stirpium Historia
Note: Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Louise Hope
Summary: "De Rariorum Animalium atque Stirpium Historia" by John Caius is a scientific publication written in the late 16th century. This work serves as an early natural history text focusing on the description and classification of rare animals and plants found in Britain. It combines detailed anatomical descriptions with observations about the behavior and habitats of various species, contributing to the field of zoology and botany during the Renaissance. The opening of this work introduces the scholarly context in which Caius operates, acknowledging the contributions of earlier naturalists such as Aristotle. He expresses a desire to present the unique fauna and flora of Britain, compiling information that he and others have observed. Caius begins his exploration with detailed accounts of various quadrupeds, providing intricate descriptions of their physical attributes and behaviors, such as the Getulian dog and other exotic species. This segment sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the plant and animal life, emphasizing the rarity and significance of his subjects in the context of both natural history and human knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Caius, John, 1510-1573
Editor: Roberts, E. S. (Ernest Stewart), 1847-1912
EBook No.: 27655
Published: Dec 29, 2008
Downloads: 51
Language: Latin
Subject: Zoology -- Pre-Linnaean works
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.