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The book contains reproductions of rare lithographs of Himalayan birds, plants and animals, selected from precious books by eminent European artists and naturalists such as John Gould, J Forbes Royle, J D Hooker, Nathaniel Wallich, E C Stuart Baker, T C Jerdon, R Lydekkar, Prater and many others. BNHS has tried to reproduce 100 to 150 years old lithographs of colourful Himalayan fauna living at high altitude among snow covered mountains. Those who have seen ...
Third in the BNHS series of books after the enchanting Sálim Ali's India (1996) and Treasures of Indian Wildlife (2005), this book features paintings and drawings, articles and notes on Indian natural history, from rare sources in the Library collection, and a fresh selection of writings that will excite, edify, and amuse the reader. While including some unique paintings of birds and mammals, the focus of the plates in this book is Himalayan wild flowers. ...
This book brings together articles, drawings, and paintings from valuable old books, journals, and gazetteers in the collection of the Bombay Natural History Society. The historical writings of wildlife and bird enthusiasts of the past paint of vivid picture of India’s rich flora and fauna, in urgent need of protection today. Painting, mostly of birds, and lithographs and sketches of animals and trees, scenery and monuments, many of which are recognized as ...
2007 marks the Golden Jubilee Year of the National Society of the Friends of the Trees. The society decided that the most appropriate way of celebrating this milestone would be to publish a book showcasing India's tree wealth. One of the main objects of the society is to inculcate a love for trees and plant life in general among people, and it is hoped this book will further that aim. The author has included over 140 species of trees here--indigenous trees as ...