| Author |
Peel, C. V. A. (Charles Victor Alexander), 1869-1931 |
| LoC No. |
03016059
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| Title |
The zoological gardens of Europe, their history and chief features
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| Original Publication |
London: F. E. Robinson, 1903.
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| Credits |
Carla Foust, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Zoological Gardens of Europe, Their History and Chief Features" by C. V. A. Peel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive reference on Europe's various zoological gardens, focusing on their distinctive characteristics and historical developments throughout the continent. The text invites readers into the world of these gardens, exploring not only the animals and exhibits but also the cultural significance they hold in society. At the start of the book, the author expresses a keen interest in the uniqueness of each zoological garden observed during a recent tour. He emphasizes that, despite their similarities, each garden possesses distinct features worth noting. Peel contrasts the British approach to animal breeding and acclimatization with that of Germany and America, suggesting that England could benefit from further interest and investment in their zoos to foster greater public engagement with wildlife. He also acknowledges the contributions of various experts and institutions in curating the detailed historical accounts compiled within the subsequent chapters, which promise detailed explorations of individual gardens such as the Jardin des Plantes in Paris and the Royal Zoological Gardens in Amsterdam. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Zoos
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71837 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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