| Author |
Owen, Charles, -1746 |
| LoC No. |
06018113
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| Title |
An essay towards a natural history of serpents
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Charles Owen,1742.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"An Essay Towards a Natural History of Serpents" by Charles Owen is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. This work delves into the various aspects of serpents, including their physical characteristics, modes of movement, reproductive methods, and the roles they play within ecosystems. Additionally, it covers the application of serpents in different cultures, particularly in terms of medicinal properties and dietary use. The opening of the essay introduces the structure of the work, outlining its division into three main parts. The first part offers an overview of serpents, detailing their kinds, sizes, diets, and modes of propagation, while also discussing the significance of their poisons and remedies across various cultures. The second part promises detailed descriptions of known serpent species worldwide, categorized by their names, habitats, and unique qualities, while the third part includes several dissertations on historical and mythical serpents. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of serpents, blending natural observation with historical and philosophical reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Serpents -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Serpents -- Religious aspects -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Serpent worship -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69818 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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