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The History Of Animals

by Aristotle
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781161434736
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 304
  • Original Price: USD 46.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 744 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical

The History of Animals is a comprehensive work on zoology written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. The book is divided into ten books, each of which covers a different aspect of the animal kingdom. In Book I, Aristotle discusses the differences between animals and plants and the various classifications of animals. In Book II, he describes the reproductive systems of animals, including mating habits and embryonic development. Books III-V cover the anatomy and physiology of various animals, including fish, birds, and mammals. In Book VI, Aristotle discusses the characteristics of insects and other invertebrates. Books VII-IX focus on the behavior and habits of animals, including migration, hibernation, and communication. The final book, Book X, covers the classification of animals based on their habitats and the different types of environments they live in. Throughout the book, Aristotle draws on his own observations as well as the work of other naturalists and philosophers. The History of Animals is a seminal work in the history of science and zoology, and its influence can be seen in the work of later naturalists such as Charles Darwin.With regard to animals in general, some parts or organs are common to all, as has been said, and some are common only to particular genera; the parts, moreover, are identical with or different from one another on the lines already repeatedly laid down. For as a general rule all animals that are generically distinct have the majority of their parts or organs different in form or species; and some of them they have only analogically similar and diverse in kind or genus.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.

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