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"The first step towards the preparation of this volume was the formation of a "In forming the Collection which was to serve as the basis of this volume, an endeavour was made to obtain as many specimens as possible from a diversity of accurately ascertained and registered localities, distributed over as wide an area as possible. "While in Egypt, in 1892, I drew up a Memorandum, pointing out the lack of information that existed regarding the Fauna of the country generally, but more especially of the Mammalia, Reptilia, and Batrachia; and further, to make this Circular as useful as possible, it was translated into Arabic through the courteous assistance of Colonel Sir Colin Scott Moncrieff, at that time Director of Irrigation, who also aided me in its circulation. Those who favourably replied to the Memorandum were furnished with the necessary materials for collecting, and with full instructions for the proper preservation of the specimens. Nearly five years were devoted to collecting, with the result that over 1500 specimens of Reptilia and Batrachia were brought together, of which more than 1400 were permanently preserved. The greater part was presented to the British Museum ; another set, all but complete, was also presented to the Museum of the Egyptian Government School of Medicine in Cairo, and a few of the more important species were given to some of the Museums in Europe."-The Author's Preface. When, some six years ago, Dr. Anderson undertook the investigation which has resulted in the noble work now published, our knowledge of the herpetological fauna of Egypt was very meagre indeed, and could not compare with that of the neighbouring countries such as Tunisia, Algeria, and Syria. A list of the reptiles and batrachians of Egypt showed an imposing array of species, many of which now prove to be merely nominal, but these were represented in museums by a small number of specimens, few of which bore indications of exact localities. In fact, such material as then existed was quite inadequate for a study of the distribution as required by modern zoology, and the most important subject of variations and delimitation of species could not be attacked. The author's first task was therefore the bringing together of a large number of specimens, from as many parts of the country as possible, and this was carried out by him with extraordinary energy during successive visits to Egypt in the winters 1892 to 1895, his personal investigations extending even to Suakim, beyond the limits of Egypt proper. Not only did Dr. Anderson himself and with the help of natives succeed in collecting a very large series of specimens, many of which were brought home alive, and could be sketched in natural colours and attitudes, but he was also fortunate enough to enlist the co-operation of many residents and visitors interested in Natural History matters; the result being the splendid collection, the bulk of which has been presented to the British Museum, a second, nearly complete set, having been reserved for the Museum of the Egyptian Government School of Medicine at Cairo.— Nature, December 29th, 1898. 1216 DENBURGH (J. van) The Reptiles of the Pacific Coast and Great Basin, an account of the Species known to inhabit California and Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Nevada. Roy. 8vo., with illustrations; sd. San Francisco, 1897 1217 GIRARD (Charles). United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-42. 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The Life of a Sportsman, by Nimrod. Royal 8vo., with 36 coloured illustrations by Henry Alken; morocco, gilt edges, Arms on sides 1842 16 10 1220 BERNERS (Dame Juliana) The Boke of St. Albans, containing treatises on Hawking, Hunting, and Cote Armour, reproduced in facsimile, with an introduction by W. Blades. 4to., vellum, antique, uncut 1881 1 1 1221 Bibliography of Fencing. GELLI (J.) Bibliographie générale de l'Escrime, avec notes critiques, biographiques et historiques. Royal 8vo., second edition, with a Supplement; sd. Milano, 1895 All the notes are in French and Italian, and of each book the collation is given. 1222 BLOME. The GENTLEMANS RECREATION. In Two Parts. The First being an Encyclopedy of the Arts and Sciences. The Second Part treats of Horsmanship, Hawking, Hunting, Fowling, Fishing, and Agriculture, with a short treatise of Cock-Fighting Printed by S. Roycroft, for Richard Blome . . . 1686. ... 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Impl. 8vo., many woodcuts; calf Angers, 1844 1228 1840 10 10 0 The earliest issue. Later copies are without the vignettes representing horns, skins, etc. "Of all the numerous hunters and naturalists who have exploited the African Wilderness and recorded their impressions in book form, none, if we except Cornwallis Harris, have combined the cunning of the practised artist with the skill of a first-rate sportsman and a naturalist's innate love of animals. Harris, after his memorable expedition in 1836-37, proved to the world that he possessed this rare combination, and his Portraits of the Game and Wild Animals of Southern Africa' will always hold high rank as an authority upon the rapidly vanishing fauna of that once favoured land."-Saturday Review, December 28th, 1895. 1230 LYDEKKER'S (R.) 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