Elements of Herpetology and Ichthyology

by William Ruschenberger

12 chapters5h 14mEnglish1844

About this book

This succinct little textbook from 1844 presents an introduction to herpetology and ichthyology. The information, albeit not current, is still interesting and of use as a general overview of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Please note that the classification of the animals may have changed since this time, as well as their environmental status. The step back in time to hear the Victorian view of nature makes it a remarkable read in itself. The author was president of the Academy of Natural Sciences. - Summary by A. Gramour

Chapters (12)

1Lesson I. Class of Reptiles

1017

2Lesson II. Order of Chelonians, or Tortoises

1542

3Lesson III-Part I. Order of Saurians

1786

4Lesson III-Part II. Order of Ophidians, or Serpents

1739

5Lesson IV. Order of Batrachians.

1367

6Lesson V. Class of Fishes

2353

7Lesson VI. Order of Acanthopterygians

1015

8Lesson VII. Order of Abdominal Malacopterygians

1113

9Lesson VIII. Order of Subbrachian Malacopterygians

1144

10Lesson IX. Division of Cartilaginous Fishes

1521

11Glossary A-H

2311

12Glossary I-Z

1939

Elements of Herpetology and Ichthyology

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Chapters (12)

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