The Great and Small Game of India, Burma, & Tibet

"The Great and Small Game of India, Burma, & Tibet" is a book published in 1900 by naturalist and geologist Richard Lydecker. This book introduces the diverse fauna that inhabits India, Burma (now Myanmar), and Tibet with beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions. These illustrations not only accurately capture the characteristics and ecology of the animals, deepening understanding of natural science, but also have high value as works of art.

Overview

• Author: Richard Lydekker
• Year of publication: 1900
• Genre: Natural History, Zoology
• Contents: Explanations and illustrations of mammals living in India, Burma, and Tibet

Characteristics and influences of the work

"The Great and Small Game of India, Burma, & Tibet" is a detailed description of the ecology and characteristics of animals based on information that Lydecker observed and studied himself. He systematically compiled the natural history knowledge of his time , covering a wide range of information such as animal classification, morphology, distribution, behavior, and hunting methods.

The animal illustrations in this book have been highly praised for their accuracy and beauty , capturing the animals' unique characteristics and making them look lively and dynamic.

"The Great and Small Game of India, Burma, & Tibet" is a valuable resource that documents the fauna of India, Burma, and Tibet from the late 19th century to the early 20th century . Its beautiful illustrations also played a role in raising interest in natural science and promoting the importance of animal conservation.

This work combines natural science and art and can be said to be an important volume in the history of natural history.