View of nature in all climates, from the equator to the arctic circle. Feby. 24, 1859. London : Published by James Reynolds, 174, Strand.

View of nature in different climates around the globe. Shows the equinoctial angles of the sun's rays and the effects of light and heat on plant and animal life in all regions from the equator to the Arctic circle. Features the distribution of organic life in a horizontal orientation, with plan...

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Main Authors: Reynolds, James, 1817-1876, Emslie, John, 1813-1875
Format: Map
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Published: James Reynolds 1859
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Summary:View of nature in different climates around the globe. Shows the equinoctial angles of the sun's rays and the effects of light and heat on plant and animal life in all regions from the equator to the Arctic circle. Features the distribution of organic life in a horizontal orientation, with plants - such as oak and pine trees - and animals - lions and polar bears - that live in different climates, as well as landmarks, such as the Alps. With descriptive text beneath view, including sections: Physical climate -- Tropical regions -- Temperate regions -- Cold and frozen regions -- The influence of climate upon organic life -- Influence of climate on man -- Influence of climate on health and longevity. Colored engraving by John Emslie. View is 17 x 161 cm, on fold-out sheet 51 x 175 cm. Coloured tableau presenting a view of nature in all climates, published in London by James Reynolds in 1862. Bound within beige paper covers. Folio. Comprised of a panoramic fold-out view. Shows the equinoctial angles of the sun's rays and the effects of light and heat on plant and animal life in all regions from the equator to the Arctic circle. Features the distribution of organic life in a horizontal orientation, with exemplar species of plants and animals. Colored engraving. With descriptive text beneath view. (For another version of this map, see Pub List No 13030.000; and for more works by Reynolds, Pub List No 14338.000 and 14339.000.)