Natural History: A Popular Introduction To The Study Of Quadrupeds, Or Of The Class Mammalia - Softcover

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Synopsis

Natural History: A Popular Introduction To The Study Of Quadrupeds, Or Of The Class Mammalia, On Scientific Principles. Adapted For Youth With A Particular Notice Of Those Mentioned In The Scripturesis a nineteenth?century primer that surveys the animal kingdom through a Christian lens. The work is organized largely around the classification system of Cuvier and his successors and introduces readers to the major orders of Mammalia (Bimana, Quadrumana, Carnivora, Marsupialia, Rodentia, Edentata, Pachydermata, Ruminantia) with representative genera, notable species, and concise notes on habits, anatomy, and function. It blends natural history with moral instruction, drawing on biblical passages to illustrate providence, duty toward creation, and the responsibility of humans as stewards. The text includes introductory reflections on organic vs. inorganic life, the vitality of living beings, and the grandeur of creation, offering a dense, systematic panorama designed to educate youth in science while reinforcing religious virtue.

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