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"May blessings be upon the head of Cadmus, the Phoenicians, or whoever it was that invented books." -Thomas Carlyle

Welcome to my virtual book collection. Since collecting actual books is somewhat cost-prohibitive, I've begun to amass all of the books I would love to have if I had the means. Some are new, lots are old, all are unique or beautiful or unusual or in some other way have captured my fancy. Enjoy browsing!

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The Savage World - 1889.

The Savage World Natural History - Illustrated

J.W. Buel

This work is founded upon the theory of the progression of species and in accordance with the genetic revelation, scriptural truths, and the harmony of nature; with an introduction describing the geological ages, changes in the earth’s crusts, fossil remains of extinct animals, and monsters of the ancient seas, replete with anecdote, incident and adventure, illustrative of the habits of the animals described, abounding with thrilling experiences, wonderful discovery, exciting episodes and descriptions of the marvelous curiosities of nature in all parts of the globe. Embellished with over 1500 elegant engravings illustrating the animals of the earth in their natural condition.

submitted by photosymphony

B-A Note: Beautiful binding! Thank you for submitting it.