Eccentricities of the Animal Creation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Timbs, John, 1801-1875

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Eccentricities of the Animal Creation" by John Timbs is a zoological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the peculiar characteristics and behaviors of various animals, blending observations from natural history with engaging anecdotes. The book appears to aim at educating readers about fascinating facts surrounding animals, capturing both their whimsical traits and significant historical contexts. The opening of the book introduces the topic of zoological curiosities, highlighting humankind's long-standing interest in animal life across different cultures and eras. It references historical accounts of zoological gardens dating back thousands of years, discussing their origins and the exotic creatures kept within them. Timbs specifically emphasizes the rich history of zoological collections in places like China, Greece, and England, noting earlier examples such as the famous menagerie in the Tower of London. Additionally, the introduction sets the stage for subsequent chapters that promise to explore various eccentricities and remarkable habits of animals, indicating a blend of education and storytelling aimed at both young and adult audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introductory: curiosities of zoology

The Rhinoceros in England

Stories of Mermaids

Is the Unicorn fabulous?

The Mole at home

The great Ant-Bear

Curiosities of Bats

The Hedgehog

The Hippopotamus in England

Lion-talk

Bird-life

Bird's eggs and nests

The epicure's Ortolan

Talk about Toucans

Eccentricities of Penguins

Pelicans and Cormorants

Talking birds, instincts, etc.

Owls

Weather-wise animals

Fish-talk

Fish in British Colombia [i.e. Columbia]

The tree-climbing Crab

Musical Lizards

Chameleons and their changes

Running Toads

Song of the Cicada

Stories about the Barnacle Goose

Leaves about Bookworms

Boring marine animals, and human engineers.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-12-14