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Gives a complete historical account of the world's mammals since 3,000 B.C. and is then divided by genus to give accurate, detailed information about every mammal on earth
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Earlier edition endorsed by Sheehy, BCL3, Walford before the fourth (1983) under the title, Mammals of the world . A remarkable classic first published in 1964, it has assumed first place among general works on the class. It continues in the form originally conceived, a handsome, exhaustive set of monumental proportions, and the cost is $90 a clear indication of the number of copies that will sell. The fifth edition covers all mammals known in historical time (since ca.3000 B.C.): 1,116 genera of mammals, 4,444 different species. Contains 2,103 photographs (virtually every genus). Many new photos of rarely seen animals have been added. The literature citations occupy 115 pages. Splendid reference. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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