The Natural History of the Varieties of Man
The Natural History of the Varieties of Man

Author: R. G. Latham

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-26

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13:

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R. G. Latham's 'The Natural History of the Varieties of Man' is a seminal work that delves into the study of human diversity. Written in a scientific and factual style, the book explores the different physical and cultural characteristics that define various human populations. Latham's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in anthropology and human geography. The author's objective approach to the subject matter provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the complexities of human variation. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, Latham's book reflects the intellectual curiosity and scientific advancements of his time, making it a significant contribution to the field of racial studies. With a focus on empirical evidence and critical analysis, 'The Natural History of the Varieties of Man' offers a thought-provoking exploration of the intricacies of human diversity, making it essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human populations.

The Lost Species
The Lost Species

Author: Christopher Kemp

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2020-11-25

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 022651370X

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We hear routinely about dinosaurs unearthed in the Gobi Desert, about new marsupials found in the forests of Madagascar, about darling deep sea squid in the polar regions. These discoveries tend to be accompanied by wondrous feats of adventuring scientists. But just as one can experience the world in a backyard, or farther reaches of the world with a good book and a comfy armchair, scientists themselves know that the natural history museums of the world contain some of the best terrain for discovering new species. In recent years scientists have found in museum drawers and cabinets a new rove beetle collected by Darwin, a tiny lungless salamander thinner than a matchstick, a monkey from the Brazilian rainforest, and a 40 million year old beardog. The Lost Species shares the thrill of spelunking in museum basements, digging in museum trays, and breathing new life in taxidermied beings--a in a days' adventure for the scientists in this book. These discoveries help tell the story of life, and the priceless collections of natural history museums.

Natural History
Natural History

Author: Kathryn Hennessy

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780756667528

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A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural History looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of specially commissioned photographs, Natural History looks at thousands of specimens and species displayed in visual galleries that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the world's landscapes, through the simplest of life forms, to plants, fungi, and animals.

Tinkering with Eden
Tinkering with Eden

Author: Kim Todd

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780393323245

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A bewitching look at nonnative species in American ecosystems, by the heir apparent to McKibben and Quammen.

A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert
A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert

Author: Steven J. Phillips

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 9780520219809

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"A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert provides the most complete collection of Sonoran Desert natural history information ever compiled and is a perfect introduction to this biologically rich desert of North America."--BOOK JACKET.

Natural Histories
Natural Histories

Author: American Museum of Natural History

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454912149

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Highlights 40 masterworks of illustrated scientific art from the Rare Book Collection of the American Museum of Natural History.

The Natural History of the Varieties of Man
The Natural History of the Varieties of Man

Author: Robert Gordon Latham

Publisher: London, John Van Voorst

Published: 1850

Total Pages: 620

ISBN-13:

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This is a work on the history of man, written by Latham to update and expand on existing ethnological literature. The Beothuk and Micmac peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador are briefly discussed in section F on pp. 328-330, 372.

Natural History
Natural History

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 664

ISBN-13: 0744055873

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A monumental and beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history--its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms--this landmark of reference publishing has been extended and updated. In the 11 years since this book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, The Natural History Book now includes discoveries such as the olinguito (the "kitty bear" of the Andean cloud forest) and the painted mannakin of Peru. It takes advantage of the first living observations of the giant squid and the deep-sea anglerfish. And it has reorganized the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding. All this ensures that this, the only ebook to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, remains the benchmark of illustrated natural history references. Written by a worldwide team of natural history experts, The Natural History Book is the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for any nature lover. From granites to grapevines, from microbes to mammals, The Natural History Book is the ultimate celebration of the diversity of the natural world.