A beautifully illustrated two-volume book on the classification of mammals, published in 1793, and read by Charles Darwin.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Thomas Pennant (1726 - 1798) was born in Donning Hall, near Whitford, Flintshire, in North Wales. He was educated in Queen's College and in Oriel College, Oxford. A naturalist, travel writer, and antiquarian, he wrote numerous books on these subjects, which earned him praise for his powers of observation and shedding light into relatively obscure locations. Thanks to a wide circle of friends, correspondents, and field observers, he was adept at compiling other people's observations and ideas, and producing very readable travel guides. Samuel Johnson, who was influenced by his writings, praised him as 'the best traveller I have ever read'. Pennant was a member of the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Antiquaries, and the Royal Swedish Society of Sciences; he has over twenty species named after him.
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20. Bear 21 Badger 22. Opossum 23. Weesel 24. Otter 25 Cavy 26. Hare 27. Beaver 28. Porcupine 29. Marmot 30. Squirrel 31. Dormouse 32. Jerboa 33. Rat 34. Shrew 35. Mole 36. Hedge-Hog 37. Sloth 38. Armadillo 39. Manis 40. Anteater Part III. Pinnated Quadrupeds: 41. Walrus 42. Seal 43. Manati Part IV. Winged: 44. Bats Additions.
