A Catalogue Of The Birds In The Museum Of The Hon. East - India Company (2 Vols. Set) - Gyan Books

A Catalogue Of The Birds In The Museum Of The Hon. East - India Company (2 Vols. Set) - Gyan Books

About The Book: This two-volume work by Thomas Horsfield and Frederic Moore catalogues the bird specimens of the East India Company Museum, providing detailed taxonomic descriptions that advanced 19th-century ornithology. Volume I presents the initial classification and descriptions of Indian bird species, offering foundational insights into taxonomy and collection methods. Volume II continues this meticulous documentation with expanded classifications and anatomical notes, deepening scientific understanding of India’s avifauna and establishing a lasting contribution to early ornithological research and biodiversity studies.

Author: Thomas Horsfield, Frederic Moore

Pages: 819

Edition: 1858

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