![[picture: Antique engraving of a hippopotamus]](http://tn.fromoldbooks.org/Jonstonus-FourFootedBeasts/tn/0229-b-hippopotamus-engraving-q75-500x276.jpg "[picture: Antique engraving of a hippopotamus]") |
Antique engraving of a hippopotamus This rather unlikely picture of a hippopotamus was engraved on brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. The description in the book, which I have transcribed here, mentions that the hippopotamus’ teeth are so sharp that they send forth sparks; that the hippopotamus walked backwards so as to annoy hunters; and that they were not certain [...] [more...] |
![[picture: Another antique brass engraving of a Hippopotamus]](http://tn.fromoldbooks.org/Jonstonus-FourFootedBeasts/tn/0229-c-hippopotamus-engraving-q75-500x279.jpg "[picture: Another antique brass engraving of a Hippopotamus]") |
Another antique brass engraving of a Hippopotamus See hippopotamus picture for more details. |
![[picture: Manticore]](http://tn.fromoldbooks.org/Jonstonus-FourFootedBeasts/tn/0235-c-Martigora-engraving-q75-500x293.jpg "[picture: Manticore]") |
This picture of a Manticore was engraved in brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. It is taken from Tab. LII. [more...] |