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"Amongst all the books of the season that will be studied with
pleasure as well as profit, by girls as well as boys, there is not
one more meritorious in aim, or more successful in execution, than
_Strange Stories of the Animal World_. In his Preface to this
useful compilation, the author of _Things not generally Known_
says that he has endeavoured 'to present wonders free from that
love of exaggeration which besets narratives of Natural
History.'"--_Athenæum._
"An excellent selection of bird and beast tales, taken by that
clever and judicious book-maker, excellent Mr. John
Timbs."--_Saturday Review._
"Mr. Timbs has never, perhaps, compounded a more attractive
book."--_Examiner._
"This volume on the Animal World, by Mr. Timbs--the most
industrious and interesting of compilers--will delight those model
children who like only what is 'quite true,' and may also
contribute to awaken in all children that great good taste, a love
for Natural History."--_Notes and Queries._
"An admirable collection of anecdotes: the matter is very
carefully compiled and very well digested. Great praise is due to
the author for his careful research."--_London Review._
"The care and research which are evident in this volume of Mr.
Timbs's are very creditable to him; and they have enabled him to
present us with a book which will be a favourite one with young
and old."--_Churchman._
"The work, which we cordially recommend, is very nicely
illustrated."--_Illustrated Times._
"This book will furnish instructive amusement for the long winter
evenings to all lovers of Nature's wonders."--_Morning Post._