Book Description

Discover the extraordinary mechanisms that power animal movement in this groundbreaking work by Etienne-Jules Marey, a pioneer in the field of biomechanics. Through meticulous observation, Marey uncovers the secrets of bird flight, insect motion, and quadrupedal gait, revealing the inner workings of muscles, bones, and joints that enable animals to navigate their environments with such grace and precision. This book is an insightful glimpse into the workings of the natural world, and a must-read for anyone interested in the science of movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.