The Elements of Herpetology and Ichthyology


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This succinct little textbook from 1844 presents an introduction to herpetology and ichthyology. The information, albeit not current, is still interesting and of use as a general overview of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Please note that the classification of the animals may have changed since this time, as well as their environmental status. The step back in time to hear the Victorian view of nature makes it a remarkable read in itself. The author was president of the Academy of Natural Sciences. - Summary by A. Gramour (5 hr 14 min)

Chapters

Lesson I. Class of Reptiles 16:57 Read by Nichalia Schwartz
Lesson II. Order of Chelonians, or Tortoises 25:42 Read by Amy Gramour
Lesson III-Part I. Order of Saurians 29:46 Read by Amy Gramour
Lesson III-Part II. Order of Ophidians, or Serpents 28:59 Read by Amy Gramour
Lesson IV. Order of Batrachians. 22:47 Read by Amy Gramour
Lesson V. Class of Fishes 39:13 Read by Lucretia B.
Lesson VI. Order of Acanthopterygians 16:55 Read by Lauren Huff
Lesson VII. Order of Abdominal Malacopterygians 18:33 Read by Lauren Huff
Lesson VIII. Order of Subbrachian Malacopterygians 19:04 Read by Lauren Huff
Lesson IX. Division of Cartilaginous Fishes 25:21 Read by Zarina Silverman
Glossary A-H 38:31 Read by Larry Wilson
Glossary I-Z 32:19 Read by Lauren Huff