Dissection Of A Spermaceti Whale And Three Other Cetaceans (1845)

Dissection of a Spermaceti Whale and Three Other Cetaceans is a scientific book written by John Barnard Swett Jackson in 1845. The book provides a detailed account of the dissection of four different species of whales including the Spermaceti Whale the Common Porpoise the Grampus and the Blackfish. The author who was a physician and naturalist describes the anatomy and physiology of these animals in great detail including the structure of their internal organs their reproductive systems and their skeletal structures. He also discusses the various methods used to hunt and capture these animals as well as the commercial uses of their various body parts such as oil blubber and bones. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams that help to illustrate the various parts of the whales making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of marine biology or the history of whaling. Overall Dissection of a Spermaceti Whale and Three Other Cetaceans is a fascinating and informative work that provides a unique insight into the world of these majestic and mysterious creatures.Extracted From Boston Journal Of Natural History V5 No. 2 October 1845.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.