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This comprehensive history of quadrupeds is a must-read for anyone interested in animals and their history. The book covers every type of mammal, from elephants to foxes to whales, and gives a brief overview of each one's characteristics and behavior. The book is illustrated with beautiful engravings by Alexander Anderson, Ralph Beilby, and Thomas Bewick. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.