Animal Intelligence (1882)

Animal Intelligence is a book written by George John Romanes in 1882. The book explores the concept of intelligence in animals and the methods used to study it. Romanes was a British biologist and philosopher who was interested in the mental abilities of animals and believed that they could be studied scientifically. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the different types of animal intelligence, including instinct, reason, and memory. Romanes argues that animals have a variety of mental abilities and that these abilities can be studied using experimentation and observation. He also discusses the evolution of intelligence and how it has developed in different species.The second part of the book focuses on specific examples of animal intelligence. Romanes provides detailed descriptions of the mental abilities of different animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and birds. He also discusses the intelligence of insects and other invertebrates.Overall, Animal Intelligence is an important book in the history of animal behavior and psychology. Romanes was one of the first scientists to study animal intelligence systematically, and his work laid the foundation for future research in this field. The book is still relevant today and provides valuable insights into the mental abilities of animals.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.