Alsographia Americana (1838)

by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque

Book Overview

Alsographia Americana is a book written by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1838. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of American salamanders, and it includes detailed descriptions of the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of these creatures. Rafinesque was a naturalist and taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of American flora and fauna. In this book, he provides a wealth of information about the salamanders of North America, including their classification, distribution, and behavior. The book is illustrated with detailed drawings of the different species of salamanders, and it also includes a glossary of scientific terms and a bibliography of related works. Overall, Alsographia Americana is an important early work in the field of herpetology, and it remains a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.This Book Is In English.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: 1166702758
• ISBN13: 9781166702755
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"