5-1-2. The instructive picture book, or, A few attractive lessons from the natural history of animals｜Children’s Books in the Victorian Era: from the Winnington-Ingram Collection

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5-1-2. The instructive picture book, or, A few attractive lessons from the natural history of animals

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The instructive picture book, or, A few attractive lessons from the natural history of animals / by Adam White.

Call No.: : VZ1-1122
Publication etc.: : Edinburgh : Edmonston and Douglas, 1860.
Physical Descript.: : 62p., [58] leaves of plates : col. ill. ; 22cm.

This picture book instructs the reader in quadrupeds, fish, birds and insects. The author Adam White, a zoologist at the British Museum, provides commentaries in the first half of the book. The second half of the book presents colorful illustrations achieved by wood engraving and hand coloring.