The Camel His Organization Habits and Uses Considered with Reference to his Introduction into the United States.

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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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Título

The Camel His Organization Habits and Uses Considered with Reference to his Introduction into the United States.

Editor

Gould and Lincoln,, Boston:

Fecha de publicación

1856

Encuadernación

Encuadernación de tapa dura

Edición

First Edition.