A Brief Biographical Sketch Of I. A. Van Amburgh : And An Illustrated And Descriptive History Of The Animals Contained In His Menagerie (1860) (Paperback)

A Brief Biographical Sketch Of I. A. Van Amburgh: And An Illustrated And Descriptive History Of The Animals Contained In His Menagerie (1860) is a book written by O. J. Ferguson. The book provides a brief biography of I. A. Van Amburgh, a famous American animal trainer and performer, who was known for his remarkable skills in handling wild animals. The book also contains an illustrated and descriptive history of the animals that were contained in Van Amburgh's menagerie, which included lions, tigers, leopards, bears, and other exotic animals. The author describes the animals' physical characteristics, behavior, and habits, and provides interesting anecdotes about their interactions with Van Amburgh and other trainers. The book is a fascinating read for animal lovers and anyone interested in the history of animal training and performance.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.