The Book of Natural History

Contents: Preface. 1. Natural history: an overview. 2. Nature and naturalism. 3. Ecology of wildlife. 4. Timeline of evolution. 5. Natural history of the Indo-Malay Islands. 6. Natural history of the Vermont Mountains. 7. Indian natural history. 8. Natural history of Celebes. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"First, it is significant to note that the "Natural History" is the scientific research of plants and animals, leaning toward the observational than experimental usually, and encompasses more research that is published in magazines than in academic journals. Basically, Natural History involves the research and formation of statements that make elements of life and life styles comprehensible by describing the relevant structures, operations and circumstances of various species, such as diet, reproduction, and social grouping.

This work presents a unique synthesis of readings on Natural History. Based on authentic facts and figures, this has become a dependable reference work." (jacket)