Louis Figuier - La vie et les mœurs des animaux : Les mammifères - 1869

Fascinating illustrated edition of 276 illustrations from this science popularization work, which forms part of the author's vast encyclopedic project aimed at presenting to the general public the diversity of the animal kingdom -

Figuier systematically describes the main species of mammals, stressing not only their morphology and classification but above all their behaviors, their social habits, their instincts and their relations with humans -

The publisher Hachette, a pioneer in disseminating practical and scientific knowledge, gives the volume an educational and family-oriented reach, by incorporating it into its popular illustrated series, enriched with engravings that provide readers with a concrete and appealing view of the animals described -

Louis Figuier - The Life and Manners of Animals: The Mammals - 1869 - L. Hachette et Cie -
596 Pages.

Good binding condition, the work in its original half green levant, green percaline covers, slight wear from use, some minor defects on the cover, gilded edges, spine with decorative cord neuros, gilded title and author name, cold-stamped lines framing the covers -

Good interior condition, some stains, the work enriched with 276 in-text and out-of-text vignettes including a frontispiece, clean text, modern endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy -

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