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A Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural History - Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology
William Swainson
A Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural History - Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology
William Swainson
William Swainson (1789-1855) considers here the successful pursuit of zoology. Emphasising the key importance of taxonomy, Swainson advocated the now defunct 'quinary' system of classification. More than a mere historical curiosity, this work was one of the many which provided an intellectual context for the theory of evolution.
480 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 24, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9781108005234 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 480 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 27 mm · 603 g |
| Language | English |
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