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Eccentricities of the Animal Creation.

By John Timbs
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This collection of zoological essays gathers curious anecdotes, historical notes, and natural-history descriptions of diverse animals and animal-related phenomena. It surveys accounts of exotic species kept in menageries, debated creatures such as mermaids and unicorns, and close studies of individual animals including the rhinoceros, mole, ant-bear, and various bats, mixing field observations, captive behavior, anatomical description, and folklore. Short topical chapters treat origins of public zoological collections, costs and trade in wild beasts, and tests of alleged monsters, aiming to balance entertaining stories with practical naturalist commentary.

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John Timbs

John Timbs was a 19th-century English author and journalist known for his engaging works that explore various aspects of society, science, and eccentricity. His notable titles include "Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists," which offers insights into the lives of literary figures, and "Club Life of London," a two-volume series that delves into the social culture of London's clubs and taverns from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Timbs also contributed to the understanding of science and curiosity through works like "Curiosities of Science, Past and Present." His writings reflect a keen interest in the peculiarities of life and the human experience.

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