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The Life History Of British Serpents: And Their Local Distribution In The British Isles (1901)

The Life History Of British Serpents: And Their Local Distribution In The British Isles (1901)

Leighton, Gerald Rowley

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Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1165127822
ISBN13: 9781165127825
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 438
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life History of British Serpents: And Their Local Distribution in the British Isles is a book written by Gerald Rowley Leighton and first published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the various species of snakes found in the British Isles, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Leighton's work is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the general biology and anatomy of snakes, including their classification, distribution, and natural history. The second part focuses on the specific species of snakes found in the British Isles, such as the adder, grass snake, and smooth snake. The book contains detailed descriptions of each species, including their physical appearance, behavior, and habitat. Leighton also includes information on the distribution of each species throughout the British Isles, as well as their preferred habitats and food sources. In addition to his detailed descriptions of each species, Leighton also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in identification. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an excellent resource for both amateur naturalists and professional herpetologists. Overall, The Life History of British Serpents: And Their Local Distribution in the British Isles is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of snakes in the United Kingdom. It is a seminal work in the field of herpetology and continues to be a widely referenced text today.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.

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