all about strange beasts of the present [Hardcover] lemmon, robert s.

Description

1957 edition. Hardcover has some significant wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages have some minor stains but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “all about strange beasts of the present” by Robert S. Lemmon offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of biology in the mid-20th century. Published in 1957, this book predates many of the groundbreaking discoveries in genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology that would reshape our understanding of the natural world in the following decades. As a former library book, it bears the marks of countless curious readers who turned to its pages to learn about the marvels of the animal kingdom.

Lemmon’s writing style is a product of its time, blending scientific rigor with a sense of wonder and adventure that was characteristic of popular science books of the era. His descriptions of creatures like the platypus, the aye-aye, and the pangolin would have captivated readers who had limited access to visual media and may have never encountered these “strange beasts” in person.

While some of the information in this book may be outdated, it remains a valuable artifact of science communication in the post-war period, when authors like Lemmon played a crucial role in popularizing the study of biology and natural history. For collectors and readers interested in the history of science, this well-worn volume offers a glimpse into the way knowledge was disseminated and consumed in a rapidly changing world.