A General System of Nature, Vol. 1 of 7: Through the Three Grand Kingdoms of Animals, Vegetables, and Minerals, Systematically Divided Into Their Several Classes, Orders, Genera, Species, and Varietie

Explore the natural world in a systematic, ready-to-use reference. This book catalogs animals, plants, and minerals with clear classifications that help you understand how nature is organized.

From the editors’ historical study to the detailed classification of living things, the volume offers a practical guide to taxonomy across the Animal Kingdom, with in-depth notes on fish groups, birds, mammals, and more. It emphasizes how species are grouped, described, and understood in a structured framework.

• Clear classifications of major groups, including FISHES and CHONDROPTERIGIOUS fish
• Descriptive notes on representative species and their habits
• Historical and systematic context to aid quick reference and study
• Accessible language suitable for general readers and students