The Mammals Of India: A Natural History Of All The Animals Known To Inhabit Continental India (1874) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164191773)

""The Mammals of India: A Natural History of All the Animals Known to Inhabit Continental India"" is a comprehensive book published in 1874 by Thomas Claverhill Jerdon. The book is a detailed account of the various mammal species that inhabit the Indian subcontinent, including their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and distribution. The book is divided into several sections, starting with an introduction that provides an overview of the Indian subcontinent's geography and climate. The subsequent sections cover the various mammal families and species, including primates, carnivores, ungulates, rodents, and insectivores. Each section provides detailed information on the species' physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat, along with illustrations and maps showing their distribution.The book also includes a section on mammalian fossils found in India, providing readers with a glimpse into the country's prehistoric past. Additionally, the book features a glossary of scientific terms and a comprehensive index, making it a valuable resource for researchers, naturalists, and anyone interested in Indian wildlife.Overall, ""The Mammals of India: A Natural History of All the Animals Known to Inhabit Continental India"" is an essential reference book that provides a detailed insight into the diverse mammal species that call India home. Jerdon's meticulous research and detailed descriptions make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of India.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.

Author: Thomas Claverhill Jerdon
ISBN-10: 1164191772
ISBN-13: 9781164191773
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d