Antarctic Penguins: A Study Of Their Social Habits

by George Murray Levick

Antarctic A Study Of Their Social Habits is a book written by George Murray Levick and first published in 1914. The book is a detailed study of the social behavior of penguins that Levick observed during his time in Antarctica as a member of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the physical characteristics and habitats of the different species of penguins found in Antarctica. The second part of the book is dedicated to the social habits of the penguins, including their mating rituals, nesting behaviors, and interactions with other penguins. Levick's observations of the penguins' social behavior are presented in great detail, providing a fascinating insight into the lives of these unique creatures.The final part of the book is a collection of photographs and illustrations of the penguins and their habitats, which were taken by Levick during his time in Antarctica. The photographs and illustrations are accompanied by detailed captions that provide further information about the penguins and their behavior.Overall, Antarctic A Study Of Their Social Habits is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the behavior and ecology of penguins. Levick's meticulous observations and detailed descriptions of the penguins' social behavior make this book an important contribution to the field of Antarctic biology.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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature, Science

266 pages, Hardcover

First published June 13, 2009

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly charming, personal-seeming like a visit to a foreign country, much more in depth than a BBC documentary despite being a 'scarce antiquarian book'
Basically, penguins just want to have fun, but they also do fight, those smart little suited men

[Kliklinex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun and interesting book!! I learned a lot about Adélies and I wasn't bored for a minute
Definitely a polar must read

[Charles Heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful work of casual or amateur scientific observation from Scott's second (and final) trip to Antarctica. First heard of this in Apsley Cherry-Garrard's The Worst Journey in the World about the aforementioned ill-fated Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole in 1910–1913. Levick spent a season at the adelie penguin rookeries and, in a rather humorous way, anthropomorphizes the birds as though they were late Victorian Englishmen !

[John Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming, easy read. Wonderful descriptions in a short work that describes the birds in very human terms without any “dry science”. George Murray Levick was part of the support teams for Scott’s south pole expedition and spent an entire season in one of the largest adelie penguin rookeries documenting the experience in a very engaging manner.

[Andreas Selvig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genuinely one of my favourite reads of the year. 200 pages of stiff-upper-lipped english amateur naturalist becoming enamoured with my favourite penguins, what's not to like?? Have fallen into a bit of an antarctic exploration rabbit hole this holiday and have no regrets.

[Reet · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming and informative little book; the author immediately gained my heart when he stopped the heartless sailors from kicking the penguins. Can you imagine? These little birds are so innocent and beautiful; poor things, to have to encounter humans after being left alone for centuries! Adorable pictures.

[Petra Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a delightful snapshot of time as well as a carefully composed observation of the Adelie Penguin. While we would never write in words like "this pretty little scene" or that the penguins made "a solemn compact" today, these are the words of a naturalist very early in the 20th century.

The photographs capture the delight of the expedition for the Adelie and no doubt increased the scientific knowledge of this funny, gorgeous, persistent little bird.