List Of The Specimens Of Cetacea In The Zoological Department Of The British Museum (1885)

List Of The Specimens Of Cetacea In The Zoological Department Of The British Museum (1885) is a book written by William Henry Flower. It is a comprehensive list of the specimens of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) that were present in the Zoological Department of the British Museum in 1885. The book provides detailed descriptions of each specimen, including its species, size, and origin, as well as notes on its preservation and display. The author also includes a brief history of the collection, which dates back to the museum's founding in the mid-18th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of cetaceans, the history of natural history collections, or the history of the British Museum.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.