The Camel His Organization Habits and Uses Considered with Reference to his Introduction into the United States.
by Marsh, George P
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About This Item
Small 8vo, original blind stamped cloth, [2 add], 224 pp. Some rubbing and to the cloth, likely recased, lacking both free endpapers, pencil inscriptions to pastedowns, occasional margin stains within; otherwise about very good.
Marsh was the American Minister to Turkey from 1849-1854, and believed that there would be economic and other benefits of introducing the camel into the United States. His book covers a broad range of issues relating to the camel, including breeds, diet, diseases, temperament and training. Marsh also includes a chapter on the military uses of the camel, which he felt was perfectly suited for modern warfare. According to Marsh the camel "is a much less timid animal than the horse or mule." He even felt the camel offers a better range of vision, because it is two feet higher than the horse. Sabin 44735.
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- Bookseller
- Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100995
- Title
- The Camel His Organization Habits and Uses Considered with Reference to his Introduction into the United States.
- Author
- Marsh, George P
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Gould and Lincoln,
- Place of Publication
- Boston:
- Date Published
- 1856.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Camels. Natural History.
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