A tree of the nettle family, so named from the Osage Mountains of Arkansas, where it is native, but it is also found in other regions of North America. The leaves are flossy and alternate, and it bears a fruit somewhat resembling an orange in size and color, but it is not edible.

Osage Orange

A tree of the nettle family, so named from the Osage Mountains of Arkansas, where it is native, but…

A genus of cursorial birds, of which it is the type. They are native to the deserts of Africa and Arabia, and somewhat resemble the emu and cassowary. The ostrich is the largest of living birds, standing from six to eight feet high, and has been known from remote antiquity.

Ostrich

A genus of cursorial birds, of which it is the type. They are native to the deserts of Africa and Arabia,…

A tree native to tropical America, allied to the passion flower family, and now extensively cultivated in tropical countries. It has a remarkably tapering sem crowned by a tuft of leaves on long footstalks, with the flowers below, and grows to a height of from fifteen to twenty feet.

Papaw

A tree native to tropical America, allied to the passion flower family, and now extensively cultivated…

A class of beautiful birds of the pheasant family, native to southeastern Asia. In the wild state peacocks are met with mostly while perching in trees, but they make their nests on the ground, where the peahen lays from twenty to thirty eggs in the early spring and may later be seen in company with a large brood of young, usually from ten to twenty.

Peacock

A class of beautiful birds of the pheasant family, native to southeastern Asia. In the wild state peacocks…

A fruit tree belonging to the same genus as the apple, and cultivated extensively for its fruit. It is native to Eurasia, where it may be found in many regions still growing wild, either in the form of a shrub or a tree.

Pear

A fruit tree belonging to the same genus as the apple, and cultivated extensively for its fruit. It…

A genus of webfooted birds native to the southern hemisphere. They have short wings useless in flight, feet adapted for an erect position of the body, legs far behind, and the body is covered with shot, rigid feathers.

Penguin

A genus of webfooted birds native to the southern hemisphere. They have short wings useless in flight,…

A class of plants native to the East Indies, but now extensively naturalized and cultivated. There are a large number of species, but the most important is the variety known as black pepper or common pepper.

Pepper

A class of plants native to the East Indies, but now extensively naturalized and cultivated. There are…

A genus of plants of the nightshade family, which are native to the warmer parts of America. The leaves are entire, and somewhat resemble those of tobacco, especially in having a sticky surface and in emitting a disagreeable odor when crushed. The plants are perennial herbs, and the flowers are either single or double. They are cultivated extensively in gardens and in greenhouses, where they are grown chiefly as annual plants, since they bloom early.

Petunia

A genus of plants of the nightshade family, which are native to the warmer parts of America. The leaves…

An American abolitionist, Native American advocate and orator. After graduating from Harvard in 1831, he went on to attend its law school from which he graduated in 1833. In 1834, Phillips was admitted to the state bar, and in the same year, he opened a law practice in Boston.

Wendell Phillips

An American abolitionist, Native American advocate and orator. After graduating from Harvard in 1831,…

A genus of lice classed with the aphidae, which feed as parasites on different kinds of plants. The most notd species is an injurious pest to the vine. This form is native to North America, where it was first observed in 1854.

Phylloxera

A genus of lice classed with the aphidae, which feed as parasites on different kinds of plants. The…

A class of trees of the myrtle family. They are native to Palestine and the Mediterranean region, but are cultivated extensively for their fruit in any countries.

Pomegranate

A class of trees of the myrtle family. They are native to Palestine and the Mediterranean region, but…

A genus of plants, which are native chiefly to the warmer regions of Eurasia. They occur in many parts of Europe as weeds, but some species have been improved by propagation and are cultivated as ornamental plants and for the production of poppy oil and opium.

Poppy

A genus of plants, which are native chiefly to the warmer regions of Eurasia. They occur in many parts…

A species of Primula native to western and southern Europe, including the British Isles. It is one of the earliest spring flowers, and in appropriate conditions, it can cover the ground in open woods. In more populated areas it has suffered from over-collection and theft so that few natural displays of primroses in abundance can be found.

Primrose

A species of Primula native to western and southern Europe, including the British Isles. It is one of…

A tree of the apple family. It is native to the western part of Asia, but has been naturalized in many regions and is cultivated extensively for its fruit.

Quince

A tree of the apple family. It is native to the western part of Asia, but has been naturalized in many…

Cinchona is a genus of about 40 species in the family Rubiaceae, native to tropical South America. They are large shrubs or small trees growing 5-15 metres tall with evergreen foliage.

Cinchona

Cinchona is a genus of about 40 species in the family Rubiaceae, native to tropical South America. They…

A fleshy plant grown extensively as a garden vegetable. It is thought to be native to India, where it was cultivated in ancient times, and was brought from that country to Europe and America.

Radish

A fleshy plant grown extensively as a garden vegetable. It is thought to be native to India, where it…

A genus of American birds, which are native to a region extending from Canada to Bolivia. About a dozen species have been described. They are very active, being skilled in catching flies and other insects while on the wing.

Redstart

A genus of American birds, which are native to a region extending from Canada to Bolivia. About a dozen…

A species of mammals of the deer family, native to the northern regions of Eurasia. It has long been domesticated in Scandinavia, especially among the Laplanders, and in the northern parts of Asia, but is still found in the wild state in Spitzbergen and other sections of northern Eurasia.

Reindeer

A species of mammals of the deer family, native to the northern regions of Eurasia. It has long been…

An eminent painter and etcher, born in Leyden, Holland, July 15, 1607; died in Amsterdam, Oct. 8, 1669. He was the son of a miller of the Rhine, near Leyden, studied in the Latin school of his native city, but in 1630 removed to Amsterdam, where he had studied art a number of years before.

Rembrandt Van Rhyn

An eminent painter and etcher, born in Leyden, Holland, July 15, 1607; died in Amsterdam, Oct. 8, 1669.…

An annual cereal plant native to India, but now extensively naturalized and cultivated for its seed.

Rice

An annual cereal plant native to India, but now extensively naturalized and cultivated for its seed.

A species of thrush native to Eurasia, which resembles in size and appearance the blackbird. It is migratory, moving far northward in Europe and Asia in the spring, and passing to the Mediterranean region and Africa in the fall.

Ring Ouzel

A species of thrush native to Eurasia, which resembles in size and appearance the blackbird. It is migratory,…

The name applied to several species of birds of the warbler family, which are native to Europe. they are so named from the red breast of the male, the female having a breast of a yellowish-brown color. the robin in America is a species of thrush, and is much larger than the redbreast.

Robin Redbreast

The name applied to several species of birds of the warbler family, which are native to Europe. they…

A ruminany quadruped native to the Rocky Mountains, ranging from Idaho to the Arctic Circle. it is a beautiful animal, covered with long white hair.

Rocky Mountain Goat

A ruminany quadruped native to the Rocky Mountains, ranging from Idaho to the Arctic Circle. it is a…

An evergreen shrub of the mint family, which is native to southern Europe and western Asia. It is from three to eight feet high, has narrow, opposite leaves, and pale-blue flowers.

Rosemary

An evergreen shrub of the mint family, which is native to southern Europe and western Asia. It is from…

An import cereal plant. It is native to the Levant but is cultivated extensively in temperate climates, especially in western Europe.

Rye

An import cereal plant. It is native to the Levant but is cultivated extensively in temperate climates,…

The dried root or root-stalk of the smilax, a genus of shrubby climbing plants native to tropical America.

Sarsaparilla

The dried root or root-stalk of the smilax, a genus of shrubby climbing plants native to tropical America.

The name of an extensive genus of insects, native to the warm climates of both hemispheres, and belonging to the same family as the spiders.

Scorpion

The name of an extensive genus of insects, native to the warm climates of both hemispheres, and belonging…

A class of wading birds native to South America. In habits they resemble somewhat the duck, but do not have webbed feet.

Screamer

A class of wading birds native to South America. In habits they resemble somewhat the duck, but do not…

A genus of rapacious birds native to Africa and the Philippine Islands. They are so named from the fanciful resemblance between the crest, made up of a peculiar plume of long feathers, and pens projecting behind the ears of a clerk.

Secretary Bird

A genus of rapacious birds native to Africa and the Philippine Islands. They are so named from the fanciful…

The dried leaflets of several species of cassia, plants belonging to the bean family. These plants are native to northern Africa, western Asia, and southern Europe, particularly to Arabia.

Senna

The dried leaflets of several species of cassia, plants belonging to the bean family. These plants are…

The name of a genus of gigantic trees of the pine family, nearly allied to the bald cypress of the southeastern United States, and so named from the Indian chief Sequoiah, who invented the Cherokee alphabet. There are only two chief species, the redwood and the mammoth, both of which are native to California.

Sequoia

The name of a genus of gigantic trees of the pine family, nearly allied to the bald cypress of the southeastern…

The common name of a class of ducks, usually regarded a connecting link between geese and ducks. They are native to Eurasia, Australia, and Africa.

Sheldrake Duck

The common name of a class of ducks, usually regarded a connecting link between geese and ducks. They…

A genus of quadrupeds of the weasel family, which are native to North America. They are about the size of a large cat.

Skunk

A genus of quadrupeds of the weasel family, which are native to North America. They are about the size…

A genus of mammals belonging to the bear family. They are native to Central and South America. These animals are peculiar for their long claws, which turn toward the body, thus making it difficult to move on the ground, but they pass to and fro with remarkable favility on the limbs of trees.

Sloth

A genus of mammals belonging to the bear family. They are native to Central and South America. These…

A species of antelope which resembles the gazelles in size and habits. It is native to the open plains of South Africa.

Springbok

A species of antelope which resembles the gazelles in size and habits. It is native to the open plains…

A genus of between 6-37 species of tall grasses, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the Old World.

Sugar Cane

A genus of between 6-37 species of tall grasses, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the…

A genus of trees and shrubs, which includes about fifteen species native to the United States.

Sumac

A genus of trees and shrubs, which includes about fifteen species native to the United States.

A tropical tree of the bean family, which was originally native to the East Indies, but is now extensively naturalized and cultivated in other warm regions.

Tamarind

A tropical tree of the bean family, which was originally native to the East Indies, but is now extensively…

A genus of birds belonging to the finch family. They are native to the warmer regions of America.

Tanager

A genus of birds belonging to the finch family. They are native to the warmer regions of America.

A species of spider native to southern Europe, especially to the warmer parts of Italy.

Tarantula

A species of spider native to southern Europe, especially to the warmer parts of Italy.

A plant of the nightshade family, which is extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. The tomato is native to South America, whence it was introduced to the United States about 1830.

Tomato

A plant of the nightshade family, which is extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. The tomato is…

A class of climbing birds native to tropical America. they are noted for their immense beak, which is toothed along the margins of the mandibles. The yellow toucan is about eighteen inches long, the tail is short.

Toucan

A class of climbing birds native to tropical America. they are noted for their immense beak, which is…

An ornamental bulbous plant, native to tropical America and Asia, and cultivated in gardens for its fragrant white flowers.

Tuberose

An ornamental bulbous plant, native to tropical America and Asia, and cultivated in gardens for its…

A large bird native to America, It was first brought to Europe when Hernando Cortez returned to Spain

Turkey

A large bird native to America, It was first brought to Europe when Hernando Cortez returned to Spain

A class of birds native to the United States and Europe, and so named from the secondary wing feathers being tipped with horny appendages resembling red or yellow sealing-wax.

Waxwing

A class of birds native to the United States and Europe, and so named from the secondary wing feathers…

An animal of the marmot family, which is native to the eastern part of North America, ranging from Alabama to Hudson Bay. The color is blackish above and chestnut-red below.

Woodchuck

An animal of the marmot family, which is native to the eastern part of North America, ranging from Alabama…

The common name of several kinds of small birds related to the warblers. Most species are native to America, but birds of this class are found in abundance in Eurasia and northern Africa.

Wren

The common name of several kinds of small birds related to the warblers. Most species are native to…

A bovine ruminant native to Central Asia. It is found chiefly in Tibet, and is regarded intermediate between the bisons and true oxen.

Yak

A bovine ruminant native to Central Asia. It is found chiefly in Tibet, and is regarded intermediate…

Various utensils used by the native peoples of South Africa.

Utensils Used by South African Natives

Various utensils used by the native peoples of South Africa.

The average home of a native from Java.

Javanese House

The average home of a native from Java.

Idols used by the Marquesans. They are trophies, kept superstitiously as remembrences of war.

Native Idols

Idols used by the Marquesans. They are trophies, kept superstitiously as remembrences of war.

The papuans are a race native to New Guinea.

Papuan Warrior

The papuans are a race native to New Guinea.

A tribesman native to the Victorian period.

Native Victorian

A tribesman native to the Victorian period.

Ancient people native to the area of Siberia.

Native Siberians

Ancient people native to the area of Siberia.

A tungoose is a native huntsman. When the household provisions are exhausted, the Tungoose points out to his wife the direction of his journey, and their ultimate camping place.

Tungoose

A tungoose is a native huntsman. When the household provisions are exhausted, the Tungoose points out…

The Sioux are a Native American tribe.

Sioux Warrior

The Sioux are a Native American tribe.

A member of the horse family native to central and souther Africa.

Zebra

A member of the horse family native to central and souther Africa.

A very large snake native to North America. It is known to reach lengths of up to twelve feet.

Pine Snake

A very large snake native to North America. It is known to reach lengths of up to twelve feet.

A bird mostly blue in color native to North America.

Blue Jay

A bird mostly blue in color native to North America.

This is an illustration of the British searching the Colonial Americans for illegal items at the docks.

British Search

This is an illustration of the British searching the Colonial Americans for illegal items at the docks.