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The Book of Indian Reptiles And Amphibians First Edition by J.C.Daniel is a field guide book meant for discovering the world of reptiles and amphibians. The book is comprehensive, well detailed and contains necessary pictorial examples.   Summary Of The Book To get an insight into the world of amphibians and reptiles, The Book of Indian Reptiles And Amphibians by J.C.Daniel is an unrivalled choice. The book comprises of 175 species that includes (a) 53 snakes, (b) 45 lizards of various groups, (c) 31 tortoises and turtles, and (d) 45 amphibians. The book contains descriptions, specifications along with photographs and field observations of not only a wide range of reptiles but also of toads, frogs and other amphibians. To simplify the understanding of the theories and concepts, every species is given a pictorial representation with the help of pictorial representation from Bombay Natural History Society in 1983. The photographs add an additional appeal and provide the book with a contemporary outlook. The book serves as a field guide for professional zoologists, students, amateur naturalists, and those interested in seeking knowledge in the field. With historical information, minute detailing, and a separate reference section make this book a complete handbook for the rare and common amphibians and reptiles as they are found within the curious corners of our nation’s faunal limits. About J. C. Daniel Jivanayakam Cyril Daniel or J.C.Daniel was an enthusiast towards the natural world since he was a child. He was encouraged by his mother’s empathetic attitude towards nature along with his father’s scholarly attributes. He was mentored by Dr. Salim Ali whose guidance brought him into contact with Bombay Natural History Society. His other books include A Century of Natural History and Conservation in Developing Countries, The Book of Indian Reptiles (OUP), Indian Wildlife - Insight Guides Lion Section. The Book of Indian Birds by Salim Ali (12th Edition) was revised by him. It was brought out in the year 1996, on occasion of Salim Ali’s birth centenary. J.C. Daniel writes in simple, lucid language with enough details and pictures to untangle the complications of technical and scientific terminologies. Born on 9th July 1927, J.C. Daniel was an Indian naturalist. He served as a curator for Bombay Natural History Society from the year 1950 and was promoted to being its first Director. He didn’t lose his connections with the society even after his formal retirement. He served the role of Honorary Secretary and Member. Apart from this, he was the initiator of the Hornbill Magazine and the Executive Editor of the Society’s journal. J. C.Daniel breathed his last on 23rd August, 2011 post being diagnosed with cancer.