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Title:
Zoological Illustrations, Volume 3
or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Zoological Illustrations, Volume 3" by William Swainson is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work presents original figures and detailed descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animals, focusing primarily on ornithology, entomology, and conchology, and follows the principles of noted zoologists like Cuvier. The book aims to enhance knowledge and accessibility in zoological studies, countering criticism aimed at miscellaneous zoological works. The opening of this volume includes a preface where Swainson addresses various objections to his work and the genre of zoological miscellanies. He defends the value of such publications in making new discoveries accessible to a broader audience. Furthermore, he outlines the structured approach he has taken to ensure that the work comprises meaningful content, presenting previously unrecorded species and correcting misconceptions within zoology. The preface sets the stage for a rich exploration of biodiversity, illustrated with detailed plates of different species, underscoring Swainson's commitment to both artistic representation and scientific accuracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swainson, William, 1789-1855
EBook No.: 39477
Published: Apr 18, 2012
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Pictorial works
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Zoological Illustrations, Volume 3
or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Zoological Illustrations, Volume 3" by William Swainson is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work presents original figures and detailed descriptions of new, rare, or interesting animals, focusing primarily on ornithology, entomology, and conchology, and follows the principles of noted zoologists like Cuvier. The book aims to enhance knowledge and accessibility in zoological studies, countering criticism aimed at miscellaneous zoological works. The opening of this volume includes a preface where Swainson addresses various objections to his work and the genre of zoological miscellanies. He defends the value of such publications in making new discoveries accessible to a broader audience. Furthermore, he outlines the structured approach he has taken to ensure that the work comprises meaningful content, presenting previously unrecorded species and correcting misconceptions within zoology. The preface sets the stage for a rich exploration of biodiversity, illustrated with detailed plates of different species, underscoring Swainson's commitment to both artistic representation and scientific accuracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swainson, William, 1789-1855
EBook No.: 39477
Published: Apr 18, 2012
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Pictorial works
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.