Steller, Georg
de Bestiis Marinis
- ISBN 13:
- 9781609620103
- author:
- Steller, Georg
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Zea E-Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 82
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
De bestiis marinis by Georg Steller is a seminal work that provides the only scientific description from life of the Steller's sea cow. First published in Latin in 1751 and German in 1753, this book contains detailed accounts of four marine mammals: the Steller's sea cow, fur seal, Steller's sea lion, and sea otter. The Steller's sea cow was a remarkable creature, a 30-foot long, plant-eating aquatic mammal that lived in large herds on the coasts of Alaska and Kamchatka. Its discovery by Europeans in 1741 marked the beginning of its tragic decline, with the species rendered extinct by 1768. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in natural history, providing a unique insight into the lives of these fascinating creatures during Steller's second voyage with Vitus Bering.
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