Zoology
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Essays on early ornithology and kindred subjectsEssays on early ornithology and kindred subjectsThis plate should be compared with that opposite p.22, which represents a cassowary with two wattlesprobably an immature Casuarius galeatus, Vieill. for that is the species which is believed to have been brought alive to Europe by the...
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Kari the ElephantKari the Elephantari, the elephant, was five months old when he was given to me to take care of. I was nine years old and I could reach his back if I stood on tiptoe. He seemed to remain that high for nearly two...
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Our Common InsectsOur Common Insects - A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and HousesThis little volume mainly consists of a reprint of a series of essays which appeared in the "American Naturalist" (Vols. i-v, 1867-71). It is hoped that their perusal...
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Squirrels and Other Fur-BearersSquirrels and Other Fur-BearersWalking through the early October woods one day, I came upon a place where the ground was thickly strewn with very large unopened chestnut burrs. On examination I found that every burr had been cut square off with about an inch...
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Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 12: Sirenen Hoofdstuk 13: WalvischachtigenHet Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 12: Sirenen; Hoofdstuk 13: WalvischachtigenDe naam Sirenen wekt de herinnering aan verleidelijke gestalten uit de sprookjes der oudheid, die half vrouw, half visch de kristalheldere golven van de zee bewonen en den armen menschenzoon door bekoorlijk gezang...
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Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 14: Buideldieren Hoofdstuk 15: KloakdierenHet Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 14: Buideldieren; Hoofdstuk 15: KloakdierenDe klasse der Zoogdieren bevat naast de orden van de Apen, de Walvischachtigen en Kloakdieren geen groep van gelijken rang, die opmerkelijker eigenaardigheden heeft dan de orde der Buideldieren. Bij nauwkeuriger beschouwing van...
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Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 11: De EvenvingerigenHet Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 11: De EvenvingerigenIn de orde van de Evenvingerigen vereenigt men alle Hoefdieren, bij welke aan iederen voet slechts 2 teenen tot ontwikkeling zijn gekomen, of althans de drie overige aanmerkelijk overtreffen. De derde en vierde teen, dus...
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Birds of the Indian HillsBirds of the Indian HillsConsiderable portions of this book have already appeared as articles in one or other of the following newspapers or periodicals: The Pioneer, Madras Mail, Englishman, Indian Field, Bird Notes. I am indebted to the editors of the above publications for...
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Squirrels and Other Fur-BearersSquirrels and Other Fur-BearersThe person or persons who have associated work with this document (the "Dedicator" or "Certifier") hereby either (a) certifies that, to the best of his knowledge, the work of authorship identified is in the public domain of the country from which...
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The Burgess Bird Book for ChildrenThe Burgess Bird Book for ChildrenLaurie Anne Walden, Lee Ann Howlett, Dorothy Lieder, John Lieder, Bryan Ness, Betsie Bush, Jan MacGillivray with Scott MacGillivray, Ethellion, Deb Bacon-Ziegler, Mick, Sibella Denton, Janice Green, Laura Caldwell, Cori Dean, Daniel Shorten, Jan MacGillivray, Andrea Lee, Jamie Gardner...
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The Burgess Animal Book for ChildrenThe Burgess Animal Book for ChildrenLaurie Anne Walden, Sean McGaughey, Kevin McAsh, Esther, Betsie Bush, Jennette Selig, Sandra, John Lieder, John and Dot Lieder, Janet Friday, Lee Ann Howlett, Jamie Wilking, Jenilee, Jamie Wilking, Tammy Sanders, Claire Goget, eva The person or persons who...
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Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for BoysQuadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for BoysI have been called upon to write illustrative sketches to a series of engravings, designed by an eminent artist. In performing my part of the work I have thrown the Mammalia into...
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An Elementary Study of InsectsAn Elementary Study of InsectsIn the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad. The...
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Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and ProfitHome Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit - A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office DecorationThis volume of the Pleasure and Profit Library is offered to the hunter, trapper, fisher, vacationist and...
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Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyExplanation of Terms Used in Entomology{Scanner's note: This book is about a century old at the time of scanning. I found it in the discard pile of a local university library. I find the book to be of exceptional historical interest in the insights...
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Development of the Digestive Canal of the American AlligatorDevelopment of the Digestive Canal of the American AlligatorIn the printed text, all illustrations were labeled with their scale, varying from 190 (highly magnified) to 1 (actual size). The exact size of images on a computer screen depends largely on your monitor type; settings...
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Followers of the TrailFollowers of the TrailIn the depths of the green wilderness, where dark spruce and hemlock guard the secrets of the trail, are still to be found wild creatures who know little of man and who regard him with more of curiosity than of fear....
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"Wee Tim'rous Beasties": Studies of Animal life and Character"Wee Tim'rous Beasties": Studies of Animal life and Character For permission to include in this volume The Awakening of the Dormouse, The Purple Emperor, The Harvest Mouse, and The Trivial Fortunes of Molge, I have to thank the Editor of the Girls Realm, and...
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Wood Folk at SchoolWood Folk at SchoolIt may surprise many, whose knowledge of wild animals is gained from rare, fleeting glimpses of frightened hoof or wing in the woods, to consider that there can be such a thing as a school for the Wood Folk; or that...
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Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of AnimalsAnecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of AnimalsFormed like man, and practicing similar gestures, but with thumbs instead of great toes upon their feet, and with so narrow a heel-bone, that even those who constantly walk upright have not the firm and dignified step...
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