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De Canibus Britannicis

De Canibus Britannicis

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LinguisticsBirdsBritish History

ISBN10: 1024489779
ISBN13: 9781024489774
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Latin

De Canibus Britannicis by John Caius is a scholarly work written in Latin. This small book covers a range of topics, including a history of rare animals and plants, a discussion of his own books, and an exploration of the pronunciation of the Greek and Latin languages, complete with a new writing system. The section “De Canibus Britannicis” (concerning British dogs) offers a historical perspective on different breeds and their uses in Britain. This work provides insights into the natural history, philology, and intellectual pursuits of the period.

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