Popular Official Guide to the New York Zoological Park (September 1915) by Hornaday
"Popular Official Guide to the New York Zoological Park" by William T. Hornaday is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The guide serves as an informative resource for visitors to the New York Zoological Park, outlining the various animal exhibits and facilities available in the park, which includes extensive collections of mammals, birds, reptiles, and more. It highlights not only the species on display but also the history andoperational aspects of the facility itself. The opening of the guide provides a richly detailed introduction to the New York Zoological Park, emphasizing its purpose and significance as a public educational institution aimed at animal preservation and the promotion of zoology. Hornaday outlines the park's development, the ongoing need for animal acquisitions, and the various support received from community members and entities. The text includes administrative details and statistics about the park, such as animal collections and facilities, along with a detailed table of contents that hints at the comprehensive examination of the park’s diverse wildlife which follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hornaday, William T. (William Temple), 1854-1937 |
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| Title | Popular Official Guide to the New York Zoological Park (September 1915) Thirteenth Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | New York Zoological Park |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53141 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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