Author |
Sclater, Philip Lutley, 1829-1913 |
Author |
Thomas, Oldfield, 1858-1929 |
Title |
The book of antelopes, vol. 1 (of 4)
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: R. H. Porter, 1894.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Peter Becker, Karin Spence 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 |
"The Book of Antelopes, Vol. 1 (of 4)" by Philip Lutley Sclater and Oldfield Thomas is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a detailed study of various species of antelopes, contributing to the field of zoology through illustrations and comprehensive descriptions of these mammals. It likely appeals to readers interested in natural history, wildlife biology, and zoological studies. The opening of this volume features a dedication to Sir Victor Alexander Brooke, mourning his untimely death and crediting him with the original concept for the work. It outlines the collaborative efforts between the authors and various contributors who provided materials, leading to the completion of this extensive research project. The preface also conveys the background of the work's development, including the historical context of its assembly and how a series of papers on antelope classification eventually led to the creation of this volume. The authors aim to offer both scientific descriptions and engaging illustrations, emphasizing the significance of their subject matter in the realm of natural science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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Subject |
Antelopes
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71122 |
Release Date |
Jul 5, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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