Hand List Of The Specimens Of Shield Reptiles In The British Museum (1873)

By John Edward Gray

Book Overview

Hand List Of The Specimens Of Shield Reptiles In The British Museum (1873) is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Edward Gray, a renowned British zoologist and a curator at the British Museum. The book is a detailed catalogue of the specimens of shield reptiles, which include turtles, tortoises, and terrapins, that were collected and preserved in the museum's collections. The guidebook provides a systematic list of the specimens, arranged according to their scientific classification, with detailed information on their origin, habitat, physical characteristics, and measurements. The book also includes a brief introduction to the shield reptiles, their anatomy, and their distribution around the world.Hand List Of The Specimens Of Shield Reptiles In The British Museum (1873) is an essential reference for scholars, researchers, and students interested in the study of shield reptiles. The book is a valuable resource for those who want to learn more about the diversity and taxonomy of these fascinating creatures, and it remains a classic work in the field of herpetology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164664263
• ISBN13: 9781164664260
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"