Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found: A Book of Zoology for Boys

Thomas Mayne Reid (1818–1883), commonly known as Mayne Reid, was a notable 19th-century Irish-American novelist whose adventure novels captivated the imaginations of young readers all over the world. Born in Ballyroney, Ireland, Reid embarked on a plethora of vocations before settling on literature, including a stint at the American military during the Mexican-American War, which influenced much o...