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About The Book: The Plants and Drugs of Sind by James A. Murray is a comprehensive study of the indigenous flora of the Sind region (modern-day Pakistan). The book systematically catalogs the plants native to the area, detailing their characteristics, medicinal uses, and commercial value. Murray explores how these plants are utilized in various industries, including medicine, commerce, and the arts. The work highlights the significance of local plant life in the cultural and economic practices of Sind, providing valuable insights into the region's botanical diversity and its practical applications in everyday life, from traditional remedies to industrial uses. About The Author: James Alexander Murray (1841–1893) was a British zoologist, taxidermist, and museum curator based in Karachi. He authored several influential works on the natural history of the Indian subcontinent, including studies on the avifauna of India, Ceylon, and Sind. His notable publications include The Plants and Drugs of Sind (1881), The Zoology of Beloochistan (1887), and The Vertebrate Zoology of Sind (1884). Murray also founded the Victoria Natural History Institute in Bombay but faced financial ruin, leading to bankruptcy, imprisonment, and a life in obscurity despite his contributions to zoology and botany. The Title 'The Plants and Drugs of Sind: Being A Systematic Account, With Descriptions, of the Indigenous Flora, and Notices of The Value and Uses of Their Products in Commerce, Medicine and The Arts written/authored/edited by James A. Murray', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370140523 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 258 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Botany. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.