A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 5 (Classic Reprint)

A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 5 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2018-03-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780364131039

Excerpt from A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 5 Birds of the Pie kind in general, The Raven, the Crow, and their afinities, The Magpie, and its affinities, The Woodpecker, and its aflinities, The Bird of Paradise, and its varieties. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2017-07-16
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780282258122

Excerpt from A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 The second class of carnivorous quadrupeds may be denominated those of the dog kind. This class is neither so numerous nor so powerful as the former, and yet neither so treacherous, rapacious. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

An History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint)

An History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2018-01-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780267174478

Excerpt from An History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 4 In a comparative View with man, their formation feems much ruder and more imperfect and they are, in general found incapa ble of the docility even of quadrup'eds. Indeed, what great de gree of fagacity can be expee'ced in an1mals whofe eyes are almofl as large as their brain? However, though they fall below qua drupeds in the fcale of Nature, and are lefs imitative of human endowments; yet they hold the next rank, and far furpafs fiihes and infects, both in the firufiure of their bodies and in their faga city. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 6 (Classic Reprint)

History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 6 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2017-12-06
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781333302740

Excerpt from History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Vol. 3 of 6 If we compare the natural habitudes of this class with the former, we shall find that the dog kinds are not so solitary as those of the cat, but love, to hunt in cmnpany, and encourage each other with their mutual cries. In this manner the dog and the jackall pursue their prey; and the wolf and fox, which are of this kind, though more solitary and silent among us, yet in coun tries where less persecuted, and where they more fearlessly display their natural inclinations, they are found to keep togetherdn packs, and pursue their game with alternate hnwlings. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 5 of 5 (Classic Reprint)

A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 5 of 5 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2017-10-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781527750050

Excerpt from A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 5 of 5 LXXXIII. Ichneumon, Gad Ply, Tipula, Gnat, Common Ant, Termes, or Ant of Africa, (king) Queen Ant pregnant, Labourer, Soldier, LXXXIV. Earwig, Male and Female Glow Worm, Stag Bee tle, Diamond Beetle, Rhinoceros Beetle, Her cules Beetle. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Picturing Animals in Britain, 1750-1850

Picturing Animals in Britain, 1750-1850
Author: Diana Donald
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780300126792

From fine art paintings by such artists as Stubbs and Landseer to zoological illustrations and popular prints, a vast array of animal images was created in Britain during the century from 1750 to 1850. This highly original book investigates the rich meanings of these visual representations as well as the ways in which animals were actually used and abused. What Diana Donald discovers in this fascinating study is a deep and unresolved ambivalence that lies at the heart of human attitudes toward animals. The author brings to light dichotomies in human thinking about animals throughout this key period: awestruck with the beauty and spirit of wild animals, people nevertheless desired to capture and tame them; the belief that other species are inferior was firmly held, yet at the same time animals in stories and fables were given human attributes; though laws against animal cruelty were introduced, the overworking of horses and the allure of sport hunting persisted. Animals are central in cultural history, Donald concludes, and compelling questions about them--then and now--remain unanswered.

A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 5 of 6 (Classic Reprint)

A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 5 of 6 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2017-05-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780259517757

Excerpt from A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature, Vol. 5 of 6 Chat. Page 6. Of Bivalved Shell Fish, or Shells of the Oyster Kind 232 7. Of Multivalve Shell Fish 247. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.