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An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 1An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 1 - or Elements of the Natural History of the InsectsDear Sir, I cannot wonder that an active mind like yours should experience no small degree of tedium in a situation so far removed, as you represent your new...
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Sphinx Vespiformis: An EssaySphinx Vespiformis: An Essay The questionWhat was the Sphinx Vespiformis of Linnus?is one that has occurred to almost every entomologist. It seemed rather strange that Linnus should have described, in all his works, an insect which had no existence; yet that really appeared to...
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The Vertebrate SkeletonThe Vertebrate SkeletonIn the following pages the term skeleton is used in its widest sense, so as to include exoskeletal or tegumentary structures, as well as endoskeletal structures. It was thought advisable to include some account of the skeleton of the lowest Chordataanimals which...
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A Conchological ManualA Conchological ManualIt may be necessary in introducing this little volume, to state, that it is strictly conchological, and that it is compiled for the use not only of those who wish to acquire an elementary acquaintance with the subject, but also of authors...
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Earthworms and Their AlliesEarthworms and Their AlliesThe importance of earthworms in questions relating to geographical distribution is so universally admitted that it seemed to me convenient to embody in a short volume the principal facts. It became necessary in order to accomplish this task in an adequate...
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The BirdThe Bird"L'Oiseau," or "The Bird," was first published in 1856. It has since been followed by "L'Insecte" and "La Mer;" the three works forming a trilogy which few writers have surpassed in grace of style, beauty of description, and suggestiveness of sentiment. "L'Oiseau" may...
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Illustrated Index of British ShellsIllustrated Index of British Shells - Containing figures of all the recent speciesThe first idea of this Work arose from the occasional use of Mr. Damon's 'Catalogue of the Shells of Great Britain and Ireland,' named after the 'History of British Mollusca,' etc. Here...
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Pflege und Zucht der Zwergpapageien und SittichePflege und Zucht der Zwergpapageien und Sittiche - Kurze Anleitung zur Behandlung und PflegeOrthographie und Interpunktion des Originaltextes wurden beibehalten, auch die sprachlichen und typographischen Aufflligkeiten des Textes. Nur offensichtliche Druckfehler wurden korrigiert. Genderte Textstellen sind im Text gekennzeichnet; der Originaltext erscheint beim berfahren...
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De vogelDe vogelDe tekst in dit bestand wordt weergegeven in de originele, verouderde spelling. Er is geen poging gedaan de tekst te moderniseren. Afgebroken woorden aan het einde van de regel zijn stilzwijgend hersteld. Overduidelijke druk- en spelfouten in het origineel zijn gecorrigeerd; deze zijn...
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How to Stuff Birds and AnimalsHow to Stuff Birds and Animals - A valuable book giving instruction in collecting, preparing, mounting, and preserving birds, animals, and insectsWhen a quadruped is killed, and its skin intended for stuffing, the preparatory steps are to lay the animal on its back, and...
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Wild Life Near HomeWild Life Near HomeI wish to thank the editors of "Lippincott's Magazine," "Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly," "Zion's Herald," and the "Youth's Companion" for allowing me to reprint here the chapters of "Wild Life Near Home" that first appeared in their pages. The season of...
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A Synopsis of the Birds of North AmericaA Synopsis of the Birds of North AmericaThis book contains numerous references to numbered Plates. Each plate had one or more illustrations pertinent to the species being discussed. The Plates were published and sold separately and were not included in this book. I have...
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The Migration of BirdsThe Migration of BirdsT. A. Coward. Bowdon, Cheshire, 4 November 1911. [vii] [ix] [1] THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS Migration is the act of changing an abode or resting place, the wandering or movement from one place to another, but technically the word is applied...
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The Common Spiders of the United StatesThe Common Spiders of the United StatesThis book is designed to make the reader acquainted with[Pg vii] the common spiders most likely to be found over a large part of the United States as far south as Georgia and as far west as the...
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Curious Creatures in ZoologyCurious Creatures in ZoologyTravellers see strange things, more especially when their writing about, or delineation of, them is not put under the microscope of modern scientific examination. Our ancestors were content with what was given them, and being, as a rule, a stay-at-home race,...
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The Animal World, A Book of Natural HistoryThe Animal World, A Book of Natural History - Young Folks' Treasury (Volume V)This volume is a sketch of the animal life of the whole world. More than a sketch it could not be in the space at the author's command; but he has...
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Watched by Wild AnimalsWatched by Wild AnimalsIn the wilds, moving or standing, I was the observed of all observers. Although the animals did not know I was coming, generally they were watching for me and observed me without showing themselves. As I sat on a log watching...
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The Story of ScragglesThe Story of ScragglesMost of our Indians have a tradition that in the days of old animals and man had a common speech. Each was able to understand the other, and thoughts and language were common to all. It was not until man began...
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In Beaver WorldIn Beaver WorldThis book is the result of beaver studies which cover a period of twenty-seven years. During these years I have rambled through every State in the Union and visited Mexico, Canada, and Alaska. In the course of these rambles notice was taken...
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The Grizzly, Our Greatest Wild AnimalThe Grizzly, Our Greatest Wild AnimalIt would make exciting reading if a forty-year-old grizzly bear were to write his autobiography. Beginning with the stories from his mother of the long and exciting journey of his ancestors from far-off Asia and of her own struggle...
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