Journal Of The Bombay Natural History Society (Volume Xi)

Journal Of The Bombay Natural History Society (Volume XI) opens a rare window onto the living landscape of nineteenth-century India, seen through the eyes of working naturalists. Natural history at its source. Edited and guided by H. M. Phipson, this classic natural history journal gathers meticulous observations, field notes and debates from across the Bombay Presidency and beyond, tracing how species, climates and habitats were first described for science. Bombay natural history volume 11 captures a formative moment in 19th century India science, when colonial India natural history was being painstakingly assembled from letters, expeditions and local knowledge. Here, studies of the flora and fauna of India sit beside field reports from varied landscapes, offering a vivid foundation for modern Indian wildlife studies. Written for naturalists and biologists of the day yet still remarkably readable, it remains a valuable reference for wildlife researchers, and a rewarding companion for general readers who enjoy the Proceedings Zoological Society London or follow the debates of Asiatic Society journal readers. As a scientific journal reprint edition, Journal Of The Bombay Natural History Society (Volume XI) restores a key record of Bombay Presidency natural history and the imperial networks of scholarship that linked India to London. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, sought by library collections, historians of science, nature writers and curious readers alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354419550
• ISBN13: 9789354419553
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 926 Pages
• Weight: 4.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"