Publisher's Synopsis
Manual of Natural History, originally published in 1876, is a comprehensive guide to the natural world written by Adolphe Boucard. This book covers a wide range of topics related to natural history, including the classification and characteristics of animals, plants, and minerals. It also includes detailed descriptions of their habitats and behavior, as well as their uses and importance to humans. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of natural history. The first section covers the animal kingdom, providing an overview of the major groups of vertebrates and invertebrates, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, and crustaceans. The second section focuses on plants, describing their different parts, functions, and classification. The third section covers minerals, including their properties, formation, and uses.Throughout the book, Boucard provides detailed illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the natural world. He also includes information on the history of natural history, including the contributions of famous naturalists such as Charles Darwin and Carl Linnaeus.Overall, Manual of Natural History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the natural world. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed descriptions make it an excellent reference for students, scientists, and nature enthusiasts alike.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.
