Author: Pootman, F. J.:
Title: Secrets of the Animal World.
Description: London, Souvenir Press, 1959. 1st Ed., H/B red cloth bds, VG+, unclipped d/w, minor edgewear, spine sunned, chipping at the end of spine, contents fine and tight with many b/w photographs. A nice copy. From the enchanting marriage customs of the penguin to the family habits of the 'big cats', the author ranges lightly and entertainingly over the entire animal kingdom, explaining and correcting many common fallacies.

Keywords: animals, secret, mysteries, kingdom, wolf, bear, elephant, bird of Paradise, nightingale, domestic cat, dog, world, penguins, monkey, reference