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THIS well-illustrated and very readable addition to the “Library for Young Naturalists” is likely to become a favourite with boys. Technical terms are reduced to a minimum, though room has been found for necessary explanatory paragraphs. The first eight chapters describe types of British quadrupeds and whales, and are followed by eight chapters on birds. After single chapters on British reptiles and amphibians, with six on British fishes, invertebrate life is considered in the concluding six chapters. Spiders and insects are described by Mr. C. S. Colman. The familiar and chatty style which is adopted throughout will be sure to capture a boy's attention, and eventually set him observing for himself. We lope the author's appeal to his readers to burn their catapults may prove successful, but we have our doubts. The eight full-page plates and thirty-one illustrations by Mr. Caldwell not only add to the attractiveness of the volume, but will prove useful in enabling the reader to recognise living specimens.
Types of British Animals.
By F. G. Aflalo. Pp.xx + 290. (London: Sands and Co., 1899.)
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Types of British Animals . Nature 61, 77 (1899). https://doi.org/10.1038/061077d0
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