The Elements of Herpetology and Ichthyology
William Ruschenberger
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This succinct little textbook from 1844 presents an introduction to herpetology and ichthyology. The information, albeit not current, is still interesting and of use as a general overview of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Please note that the classification of the animals may have changed since this time, as well as their environmental status. The step back in time to hear the Victorian view of nature makes it a remarkable read in itself. The author was president of the Academy of Natural Sciences. - Summary by A. Gramour (5 hr 14 min)
Chapters
| Lesson I. Class of Reptiles | 16:57 | Read by Nichalia Schwartz |
| Lesson II. Order of Chelonians, or Tortoises | 25:42 | Read by Amy Gramour |
| Lesson III-Part I. Order of Saurians | 29:46 | Read by Amy Gramour |
| Lesson III-Part II. Order of Ophidians, or Serpents | 28:59 | Read by Amy Gramour |
| Lesson IV. Order of Batrachians. | 22:47 | Read by Amy Gramour |
| Lesson V. Class of Fishes | 39:13 | Read by Lucretia B. |
| Lesson VI. Order of Acanthopterygians | 16:55 | Read by Lauren Huff |
| Lesson VII. Order of Abdominal Malacopterygians | 18:33 | Read by Lauren Huff |
| Lesson VIII. Order of Subbrachian Malacopterygians | 19:04 | Read by Lauren Huff |
| Lesson IX. Division of Cartilaginous Fishes | 25:21 | Read by Zarina Silverman |
| Glossary A-H | 38:31 | Read by Larry Wilson |
| Glossary I-Z | 32:19 | Read by Lauren Huff |