Cuvier's Animal Kingdom, Arranged According To Its Organization: Forming The Basis For A Natural History Of Animals (1840) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169367708)

Cuvier's Animal Kingdom is a comprehensive book on the classification and organization of animals, written by the renowned French naturalist George Cuvier. Originally published in 1840, the book is a detailed and exhaustive study of the animal kingdom, with a focus on the anatomical and physiological characteristics of different species. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different group of animals, from mammals and birds to reptiles and insects. Within each section, Cuvier provides a detailed analysis of the physical structure, behavior, and habitat of each species, drawing on his extensive knowledge of comparative anatomy and physiology. Cuvier's Animal Kingdom is notable for its emphasis on the importance of classification and organization in the study of natural history. Cuvier believed that a systematic approach to the study of animals was essential for understanding their relationships and evolution, and he devoted much of his career to developing a comprehensive system of classification based on anatomical and physiological similarities. Overall, Cuvier's Animal Kingdom is a landmark work in the history of natural history, and remains an important reference for scholars and students of biology and zoology. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the diversity and complexity of the animal kingdom.And An Introduction To Comparative Anatomy.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.

Author: George Cuvier
ISBN-10: 1169367704
ISBN-13: 9781169367708
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 680
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.05lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.44d