Animal Locomotion Or Walking, Swimming And Flying, With A Dissertation On Aeronautics (1874)

Animal Locomotion Or Walking, Swimming And Flying, With A Dissertation On Aeronautics (1874) is a scientific book written by J. Bell Pettigrew. The book explores the different modes of animal locomotion, including walking, swimming, and flying. It provides a detailed analysis of the anatomy and physiology of various animals and their locomotive mechanisms. The book also includes a dissertation on aeronautics, which discusses the principles of flight and the mechanics of aerial locomotion. The author uses a combination of scientific observation, experimentation, and theoretical analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of animal locomotion. The book is an important contribution to the field of zoology and has been used as a reference by scientists and researchers for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.