Zoological researches in Java, and the neighbouring islands



Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)

1824

Zoological researches in Java, and the neighbouring islands

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The publication consists of detailed information on the quadrupeds and birds encountered by the author during his stay in Indonesia. For each animal, the author provides some general characteristics, physical description and dimensions, behaviour, habitat, and an illustration. The author also includes other names of the animals in various languages and how the native peoples of the region treat the animals, whether as food, sport etc.

Subjects

Zoology--Indonesia

Categories

Wildlife

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Additional Details

Title
Zoological researches in Java, and the neighbouring islands
Creators
  • Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859
Subject
  • Zoology--Indonesia
Publisher
  • Printed for Kingsbury, Parbury, & Allen, 1824
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1824
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill. (some col.)
Table of Contents
  • General catalogue of Javanese birds -- Zoological researches, &c. -- Simia Syndactyla -- Semnopithecus Maurus -- Semnopithecus Pyrrhus -- Tarsius Bancanus ... -- Centropus Philippensis -- Perdix Personata -- Ardea Speciosa -- Scolopax Saturata -- Parra Superciliosa -- Anas Arcuata.
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.