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The number of these domestic 
animals has always been deemed a 
standard of civilization, and the cul- 
tivation of plants is another. 
The slanderers of the American 
nations (Robertson included) have 
not been willing to perceive any 
high civilization in this continent, 
and have totally overlooked the nu- 
merous animals they had domesti- 
cated. 
In America the number of domes- 
tic animals was greater than in 
Asia, Europe and Africa! this asser- 
tion is not a paradox; but a positive 
fact, which I shall presently prove 
completely. I do not mean to in- 
clude among the domestic animals 
of this Continent, those introduced 
since 1002 by the Scandinavians, 
nor since 1492 by the Spaniards; 
but merely those domesticated by 
the primitive and ancient nations of 
America. 
I shall form two collateral tables 
of the domestic animals of the two 
Continents, and afterwards quote 
my authorities for those of America; 
since in the actual state of our 
knowledge, so much that relates to 
America is endeavoured to be for- 
gotten, that it becomes needful to 
recall continually the ancient au- 
thors which our popular writers are 
too lazy to read, eonstilt and adopt. 
Abbreviations in the Table. 
N. A. North America. A. Asia. 
S. A. South America. E. Europe. 
W. I. West Indies. Af. Africa. 
M. Mexican States. P. Polynesia. 
This being intended as a popular 
Essay, I shall give the common 
names of animals merely. 
1st TABLE. 
Domestic Animals of America . 
I. QUADRUPEDS. 
1 . Lama 
2. Paco 14 Species of the G* Vicu- 
3. Taragua f nia, S. A. 
4. Huanucp J 
3. American Bison, N. A. 
6. American Elk, N. A. 
7. Virginian Deer,N. A. 
8o American Bear, N. A. 
9. Pecari Hog, S. A. 
10. Tayasu Hog, S. A. 
11. Dog— 7 varieties, N. A. S. A. & W. I. 
12. Aguti^ 
13. Cavia 14 Species of Rabbits but of 
14. Paca f different genus. S.A. & W.L 
15. Huti J 
16. Tapir, S. A. 
17. Capibara, S. A. 
18. Coati, M. 
19. Raccoon, N. A. 
20. American Badger, N. A. 
21 to 31. 10 Species of Monkeys in S.A. 
32. Flying Squirrel, N. A. 
33. Manati or Sea Cow, W. L and S.A. 
2d CLASS.— BIRDS. 
1. American Hen, N. and S. A. 
2. Musky Duck, S. A. 
3. Manedis ^ 
4. Powis or Agami i Domestic Fowls of 
5. IIoco [ Guyana. 
6. Wacarara j 
7. Turkey, M. 
8. Cocolin Quail, M, 
2d TABLE. 
Domestic Animals of Asia s Europe , Africa 
and Polynesia. 
L QUADRUPEDS. 
1. Common Camel, A. E. and Af. 
2. Bactrian Camel, A. 
3. Common Ox, A. E. Af. 
4. Buffaloe, A. E. Af. 
5. Asiatic Elephant, A. 
6. Horse, A. E. Af. 
7. Ass, A. E. Af. 
9. Hog, every where. 
10. Dog, (15 varieties) do. 
11. Cat, do. 
12. Ichneumon, Af, 
13. Rabbit, E. 
14. Ferret, E. ! 
15. Sheep, A. E. Af. 
16. Goat, A. E. Af. 
17. Antelope, A, Af. 
18. Yak or Thibet Cow, A. 
19. Reindeer, E. A. 
20. Ounce, A. 
21. Marmot, E. 
22. Otter, A. E. 
23 to 25.. 3 sp. Monkeys in Asia and Af. 
2d CLASS.— BIRDS. 
1. Hen, everywhere. 
2. Pidgeon, do. 
3. Goose, do. 
4. Duck, do. 
5. Swan, do. rare. 
6. Guinea fowl, Af. E. 
7. Peacock, A. E. 
8. Pheasant, A. E. 
