A Revision Of The American Moles (1896)

By Frederick William True

Book Overview

A Revision of the American Moles is a scientific book written by Frederick William True and published in 1896. The book is focused on the classification and taxonomy of the mole species found in North America. True, who was a renowned zoologist, provides a detailed description of the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of each species. He also includes illustrations and maps to help readers understand the distribution of each species.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an introduction to moles and their classification. The second section is devoted to the description of the different species of American moles, including the Eastern mole, the Star-nosed mole, the Hairy-tailed mole, and the Broad-footed mole. The third section discusses the distribution and geographical variation of the different species.True's work is considered to be a seminal work in the field of mammalogy and is still cited by researchers today. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of moles, the classification of mammals, and the natural history of North America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166437175
• ISBN13: 9781166437176
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"