De Canibus Britannicis Of Englishe Dogges By: John Caius (1510-1573)
"De Canibus Britannicis Of Englishe Dogges" by John Caius is a fascinating and informative look into the history and characteristics of English dogs. Caius provides detailed descriptions of various breeds, including their physical appearance, behavior, and uses in society. His writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in canine history. One of the standout features of the book is Caius' thorough research and expertise on the subject. As a physician and naturalist, he brings a scientific approach to his study of dogs, incorporating observations from his own experiences and interactions with various breeds. This lends credibility to his work and provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of English dogs. Additionally, Caius' love and admiration for dogs is evident throughout the book, as he celebrates their loyalty, intelligence, and companionship. His passion for these animals shines through in his writing, making the book not only informative but also heartwarming. Overall, "De Canibus Britannicis Of Englishe Dogges" is a must-read for dog lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Caius' expertise, attention to detail, and genuine affection for dogs make this book a captivating and enjoyable read. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (Unicode/UTF 8) version of the file. Characters that could not be fully displayed have been "unpacked" and shown in brackets: [em], [en]; [um], [un] (e, u with "tilde" for following nasal) The "oe" ligature is written as the two letters oe. Greek has been transliterated and shown between marks. Forms such as "y^e" (for "the") represent "y" with small "e" printed directly above. The e text consists of two titles: Caius's original De Canibus Britannicis and Fleming's translation Of English Dogges , both from the 1912 Cambridge edition of Caius's Complete Works . The separate texts are followed by a combined text, giving the Latin original and the English translation in small alternating segments. Note that the single large table of the Caius original was broken into five smaller "Dialls" in the translation. Numbers in parentheses were printed in the gutter; they represent pages (translation) or leaves (Latin) of the original editions, as used in their respective Indexes. Sidenotes (Latin only) are shown in brackets. Additional notes are at the end of the e text.] IOANNIS CAII BRITANNI DE Canibus Britannicis libellus... Continue reading book >>

De Canibus Britannicis Of Englishe Dogges By: John Caius (1510-1573)

"De Canibus Britannicis Of Englishe Dogges" by John Caius is a fascinating and informative look into the history and characteristics of English dogs. Caius provides detailed descriptions of various breeds, including their physical appearance, behavior, and uses in society. His writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in canine history.

One of the standout features of the book is Caius' thorough research and expertise on the subject. As a physician and naturalist, he brings a scientific approach to his study of dogs, incorporating observations from his own experiences and interactions with various breeds. This lends credibility to his work and provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of English dogs.

Additionally, Caius' love and admiration for dogs is evident throughout the book, as he celebrates their loyalty, intelligence, and companionship. His passion for these animals shines through in his writing, making the book not only informative but also heartwarming.

Overall, "De Canibus Britannicis Of Englishe Dogges" is a must-read for dog lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Caius' expertise, attention to detail, and genuine affection for dogs make this book a captivating and enjoyable read.

First Page:

[Transcriber's Note:

This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (Unicode/UTF 8) version of the file. Characters that could not be fully displayed have been "unpacked" and shown in brackets:

[em], [en]; [um], [un] (e, u with "tilde" for following nasal)

The "oe" ligature is written as the two letters oe. Greek has been transliterated and shown between marks.

Forms such as "y^e" (for "the") represent "y" with small "e" printed directly above.

The e text consists of two titles: Caius's original De Canibus Britannicis and Fleming's translation Of English Dogges , both from the 1912 Cambridge edition of Caius's Complete Works . The separate texts are followed by a combined text, giving the Latin original and the English translation in small alternating segments. Note that the single large table of the Caius original was broken into five smaller "Dialls" in the translation.

Numbers in parentheses were printed in the gutter; they represent pages (translation) or leaves (Latin) of the original editions, as used in their respective Indexes. Sidenotes (Latin only) are shown in brackets.

Additional notes are at the end of the e text.]

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