The Reason Why: Natural History.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "INQUIRE WITHIN," "THE BIBLICAL REASON WHY," "REASON WHY OF GENERAL SCIENCE," "THAT'S IT, OR, PLAIN TEACHINGS," &c., &c.

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Giving reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various Orders of the Animal Kingdom.

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Why has the lion such a large mane? Why does the otter, when hunting for fish, swim against the stream? Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down? Why have flat fishes their upper sides dark, and their under sides white? Why do sporting dogs make what is termed "a point?" Why do birds often roost upon, one leg? Why do frogs keep their mouths closed while breathing? Why do cats, when being played with, lie on their backs, seize the hand of the person playing with them with their forepaws, and strike with their hind feet? Why does the wren build several nests, but occupies only one?

This volume answers about 1500 similar questions.

The Corner Cupboard; or, Facts for Everybody.

By the Author of "Inquire Within," "The Reason Why," &c.

Large 12mo, 400 pages. Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Illustrated with over One Thousand Engravings.

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Embracing Facts about I. Things not generally known, II. Things that ought to be known. III. Things worth knowing. The "Corner Cupboard" is

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EDITED BY EDMUND FILLINGHAM KING, M. A., AUTHOR OF "LIFE OF NEWTON," &c.

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In the present work, interesting scenes from Nature, curiosities of art, costume, and customs of a bygone period, rather predominate; but we have devoted many of its pages to descriptions of remarkable occurrences, beautiful landscapes, stupendous waterfalls, and sublime sea pieces. It contains not a line that the nicest judgment could pronounce obnoxious; and yet, in every page is a mass of material to create both surprise and laughter. It is impossible to read the volume through, without feeling, not only that you have been well entertained, but well instructed.

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