""Three Kingdoms: A Handbook of the Agassiz Association"" is a book written by Harlan Hoge Ballard in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the natural world, covering the three kingdoms of life - animal, vegetable, and mineral. It is intended as a handbook for members of the Agassiz Association, a society founded by naturalist Louis Agassiz to promote the study of natural history. The book is organized into three sections, each covering one of the three kingdoms. The animal section includes information on insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as their habitats and behavior. The vegetable section covers plants, including trees, flowers, and fungi, and includes information on their growth, reproduction, and uses. The mineral section covers rocks, minerals, and fossils, as well as the processes that shape the earth's surface. Throughout the book, Ballard emphasizes the importance of careful observation and scientific inquiry. He provides detailed descriptions of the natural world, accompanied by illustrations and diagrams to aid in identification. The book also includes practical advice for those interested in studying natural history, such as how to collect and preserve specimens. Overall, ""Three Kingdoms: A Handbook of the Agassiz Association"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world. It provides a wealth of information on a wide range of topics, presented in a clear and accessible manner.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.