A very RARE and beautiful and interesting book...."The World's Inhabitants, or Mankind, Animals, and Plants: Being a Popular Account of the Races and Nations of Mankind, Past and Present and the Animals and Plants Inhabiting the Great Continents and Principal Islands" published in 1888 by Ward and written by G. T. Bettany. The book provides a detailed account of the different species of animals and plants that inhabit the world, along with their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors. It also explores the diversity of human cultures and societies, their languages, customs, and beliefs. The author has used scientific research and historical accounts to provide a comprehensive and informative account of the world's inhabitants. Book in good condition. Externally original pictorial cloth with light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear, wear on spine, boards a bit soiled with stains, boards a bit bowed-see photos. Inside light stain but overall clean and complete. Scarce book!!!