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About The Book: This two-volume book, "Illustrations of Indian Zoology," curated from Major-General Hardwicke's collection, vividly captures the essence of Indian zoology. Spanning Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Fossils, it provides a comprehensive exploration. The detailed illustrations cover diverse subjects such as Murine Dysopes, Bengal Civet, White-backed Vulture, Almorah Jay, Argus Pheasant, Wood Partridge, Marbled Bustard, Spotted Terrapin, and various fish species. An invaluable resource, the work combines rich visual content with scientific documentation, offering a profound insight into the fauna of India in the 19th century. About The Author: John Edward Gray (1800–1875), a British zoologist and elder brother to George Robert Gray, significantly impacted the field of zoology. Serving as the keeper of zoology at the British Museum from 1840 to 1874, he elevated the museum's collections to world-class status. Gray, a prolific taxonomist, described over 300 reptile species and numerous marine snails. His contributions extended to malacology and malacozoology. He collaborated with Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and journeyed with coleopterist Hamlet Clark. Beyond science, Gray had an interest in postage stamps and was a founder of the Royal Entomological Society. Numerous species and genera bear his name in tribute to his vast contributions. The Title 'Illustrations of Indian Zoology; Chiefly Selected from the Collection of Major-General Hardwicke F. R. S. written/authored/edited by John Edward Gray', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121270403 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 112 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Zoology, Biology. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- 1st