A Geographical History Of Mammals (1896)

By Richard Lydekker

Book Overview

A Geographical History of Mammals is a book written by Richard Lydekker in 1896. The book is a comprehensive study of the distribution of mammals across the world. It provides a detailed account of the geographical and ecological factors that have influenced the evolution and distribution of mammals throughout history.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the general principles of mammalian geography, including the distribution of mammals in different regions of the world, their migration patterns, and the factors that have influenced their evolution. The second part of the book provides a systematic account of the distribution of mammals across different continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Australia.Lydekker's book is considered a landmark in the field of mammalian geography. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and is still widely cited by researchers today. The book is also notable for its detailed illustrations, which include maps and diagrams that help to explain the complex patterns of mammalian distribution across the globe.Overall, A Geographical History of Mammals is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution and distribution of mammals, and it remains a valuable resource for researchers in the field of mammalian geography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164197649
• ISBN13: 9781164197645
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"