The Elements of Mammalogy by William Ruschenberger (1807 - 1895) .
The Elements of Mammalogy is one of seven in a Series of First Books of Natural History Prepared for the Use of Schools and Colleges. This succinct little textbook from 1845 presents an introduction to mammalogy. The information, albeit not current, is still interesting and of use as a general overview of mammal biology and classification. The author was a surgeon in the U.S. Navy and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences. (Summary by A. Gramour)
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In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hi Ava,
Lesson 3 is yours. Yes, please read the topic list. As far as the Latin goes, butcher away. Pronunciation seems very variable to me.
This is the fourth of this set of seven text books to be recorded. I am hoping to eventually have them all in the catalog. Geology, Conchology, and Herpetology with Piscatology are left.
Thanks!
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Lots of -ologies still left. Now I realize why the author's name seemed so familiar, but everytime I shied away from the Latin names. I know perfectly well how to pronounce them - in German, which is highly out of place in an English text.
Besides, I'm no genius when it comes to that language - when I read the title I thought: Wow, a whole book about breasts - and a serious one to boot!
Cheers, Ava.
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In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Availle wrote:
Besides, I'm no genius when it comes to that language - when I read the title I thought: Wow, a whole book about breasts - and a serious one to boot!
I bet there is one out there! If it was an oldie, it could be pretty interesting. I will have to search the archive.
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hello! I've always enjoyed reading old texts like this to see the perspectives of the day and the way they used the language when discussing science-related topics. I look forward to the Geology Text!
For now though, may I have sections 6 and 7 please? Thanks for the consideration!
laurencetrask wrote:May I please start with section 1 and 2?
Laurence Trask
Section 1 and 2 are yours.
Thank you, Laurence!
-Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
NateBrei wrote:Hello! I've always enjoyed reading old texts like this to see the perspectives of the day and the way they used the language when discussing science-related topics. I look forward to the Geology Text!
For now though, may I have sections 6 and 7 please? Thanks for the consideration!
Nathan Breisath
Hi Nathan,
I do plan on launching the Geology text next so that is good. 6 and 7 are yours. Welcome to the project.
Thanks!
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hi Michele,
I was hoping you would contribute to this one too. I will sign you up for Section 5.
Thanks,
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
