Supplement To The Catalogue Of Seals And Whales In The British Museum (1871)

By John Edward Gray

Book Overview

Supplement To The Catalogue Of Seals And Whales In The British Museum (1871) is a book authored by John Edward Gray. The book is a comprehensive guide to the seals and whales present in the British Museum, providing detailed descriptions of each species. The book is a supplement to the original catalogue of seals and whales published by Gray in 1866. This supplement includes new species that were discovered or acquired by the museum after the publication of the original catalogue. The book is organized into sections based on the different families of seals and whales, and each section includes information on the taxonomy, morphology, distribution, and habits of the species. The book also includes detailed illustrations of the animals, providing a visual aid to the reader. Overall, Supplement To The Catalogue Of Seals And Whales In The British Museum (1871) is an important reference book for anyone interested in the study of seals and whales, and provides valuable information on the diversity of these marine mammals.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: 1164597957
• ISBN13: 9781164597957
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"