Preface; Acknowledgments; Scientific Terms Used in this Work; 1. In a Singular Place; 2. Exalting Two Books; 3. In the Shadow of Audubon; 4. Treasures of Earth and Sea; 5. A Low Class of Animals; 6. From Alpha to Omega; 7. Ancient Animals; 8. Passionate Pursuits; 9. Hyenas and Hybrids; 10. The Jawbone of an Ass; 11. The Broken Circle; 12. Last Links; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography
Summary
Examining the scientific activities and contributions of the members of the Charleston's circle of naturalists, this text pays attention to the problems faced by the group and the ways in which their religious and racial beliefs interacted with and shaped their scientific pursuits
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-326) and index
