A Brief Biographical Sketch of I. A. Van Amburgh: And an Illustrated and Descriptive History of the Animals Contained in His Menagerie (1860)

""A Brief Biographical Sketch Of I. A. Van Amburgh: And An Illustrated And Descriptive History Of The Animals Contained In His Menagerie"" is a book written by O. J. Ferguson in 1860. The book provides a brief biography of Isaac A. Van Amburgh, a famous American animal trainer and performer who was known for his daring and innovative performances with wild animals. The book also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various animals that were part of Van Amburgh's menagerie, which included lions, tigers, elephants, bears, and other exotic animals. The book offers a fascinating insight into the world of animal training and performance in the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of animal entertainment.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.