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About The Book: Natural History of the Insects of India, attributed to Edward Donovan, is a significant early work documenting the rich entomological diversity of India. It features detailed descriptions and illustrations of numerous insect species encountered during the British colonial period. The book reflects both scientific curiosity and the colonial impulse to catalog and understand the natural world for administrative, commercial, and academic purposes. Donovan’s work contributed to the foundation of entomology in colonial contexts and remains valuable for historical biodiversity studies. About The Author: Edward Donovan (1768–1837) was a British naturalist, illustrator, and author known for his detailed works on zoology and entomology. He documented numerous species, including in The Natural History of the Insects of India. His illustrations and writings significantly contributed to early scientific knowledge during the colonial period. The Title 'Natural history of the insects of India written/authored/edited by E. Donovan', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370970083 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 244 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.