Handbook Of Natural History: Being An Explanation Of Boucard's Series Of Pictorial Diagrams And Natural Specimens (1874)

By Adolphe Boucard

Book Overview

The Handbook of Natural History is a comprehensive guide to Boucard's series of pictorial diagrams and natural specimens, written by Adolphe Boucard and originally published in 1874. The book provides an explanation of the various specimens featured in Boucard's collection, including plants, animals, and minerals, and offers detailed descriptions and illustrations of each specimen. The guide is organized into sections based on the different categories of specimens, such as birds, insects, and reptiles, and includes information on their physical characteristics, natural habitats, and behaviors. Additionally, the book provides a historical overview of natural history, discussing the contributions of famous naturalists and the evolution of the study of natural phenomena. The Handbook of Natural History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the scientific understanding of the natural world in the late 19th century.Illustrative Of Human Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Geology, And Mineralogy.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: 116466462X
• ISBN13: 9781164664628
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"