This comprehensive guide to the history and biology of rats offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most ubiquitous and reviled pests in the world. From their origins in Asia to their spread throughout the world, this book covers every aspect of rat behavior and biology, as well as their role in the transmission of disease and the destruction of property. 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.