Popular Lectures on the Study of Natural History and the Sciences, Vegetable Physiology, Zoology, the Animal and Vegetable Poisons (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Lempriere

9780484721097: Popular Lectures on the Study of Natural History and the Sciences, Vegetable Physiology, Zoology, the Animal and Vegetable Poisons (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484721097 ISBN 13: 9780484721097

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how nature digests, poisons, and sea life intersect with everyday life.

This nonfiction work surveys the digestive system with clear, practical detail, showing how food becomes nourishment and how poisons affect the animal body. It blends anatomy and observation to explain the stomach, intestines, and the fluids that drive digestion, along with real-world consequences when things go wrong.

Readers will encounter grounded discussions of animal, vegetable, and mineral poisons, with cautions, comparisons across species, and notes on safe, informed use. The volume also transitions to the animal world, offering accessible insights into mammals like narwhals and other whales, and the ways these creatures live and feed.
What you’ll experience:

Plain explanations of digestion, from mouth to intestine, and the role of digestive fluids
Practical observations on poisons and their effects, with historical context
Clear profiles of notable sea mammals and their natural characteristics
Illustrative examples that connect science to everyday life and industry

Ideal for curious readers of natural history, physiology, and the science of poisons, as well as anyone who enjoys precise, era-appropriate explanations of life and health.

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