BIRDS IN BOOKS: THREE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOUTH ASIAN ORNITHOLOGY. A BIBLIOGRAPHY. By Aasheesh Pittie.

2010 1st edition. 8vo (143 x 223mm). Ppxxii,845. Not illustrated. Blue-grey boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is an extensive bibliography of published works which include material on the birds of the former Indian Empire and neighbouring countries". The bibliography embraces various types of work: from travelogues, field guides, species monographs, country handbooks, regional avifaunas, multi-volume ornithological works, and folios of art, to simple checklists. In addition, it provides brief glimpses into the lives of over 200 ornithologists. For comprehensive accessibility, it includes three indexes enabling readers to reach specific items of information with ease. This book is an indispensable addition to the library of every serious bird-watcher and ornithologist".