The anatomy of a pygmy compared with that of a monkey, an ape, and a man. : With an essay concerning the Pygmies, &c. of the antients. Wherein it will appear that they are all either apes or monkies, and not men, as formerly pretended. To which is added, The anatomy and description of a rattlesnake : Also of the musk-hog. With a discourse upon the jointed and round-worm. And two letters concerning a monstrous birth, and preternatural conception : With reflections thereon. The second edition. / Being the works of Edward Tyson, M.D. F.R.S. Adorn'd with copper-plates, engraved by M. Vander Gucht.

  • Edward Tyson
Date:
1751
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Credit: The anatomy of a pygmy compared with that of a monkey, an ape, and a man. : With an essay concerning the Pygmies, &c. of the antients. Wherein it will appear that they are all either apes or monkies, and not men, as formerly pretended. To which is added, The anatomy and description of a rattlesnake : Also of the musk-hog. With a discourse upon the jointed and round-worm. And two letters concerning a monstrous birth, and preternatural conception : With reflections thereon. The second edition. / Being the works of Edward Tyson, M.D. F.R.S. Adorn'd with copper-plates, engraved by M. Vander Gucht. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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