A Synopsis of the North American Lagomorpha

"A Synopsis of the North American Lagomorpha" by E. Raymond Hall is a scholarly piece from the early 1900s that brings together what was known about North American rabbits, hares, and pikas. The main goal is to organize information about what kinds of these animals exist and where they are found, as well as to explain some of their biological and ecological roles. The book begins by mentioning that rabbits and hares are important for hunting and research, and many people have questions about how these species are classified and related. Hall's purpose is to provide up-to-date classifications and maps of these animals, but he also points out that it can be hard to tell species apart just by looking at them, so knowing where they live is also important.