Natural History Knowledge, Tamil Coast and the Atlantic within Reach: Circulation and Construction, 1639-1857

Reading age: 7 years and up
Print length: 308 pages
Language: English
Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 3 cm

Name: Natural History Knowledge, Tamil Coast and the Atlantic within Reach: Circulation and Construction, 1639-1857
SKU: 9789353240608
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9789353240608

Original price was: ₹1,222.00.Current price is: ₹794.30.

Explore the fascinating intersection of European scientific curiosity and the rich biodiversity of the Tamil coast in ‘Natural History Knowledge, Tamil Coast and the Atlantic within Reach: Circulation and Construction, 1639-1857’. This compelling book by S. Jeyaseela Stephen details how European scholars, company servants, and practitioners meticulously documented and classified the region’s fauna, from insects and reptiles to birds and fish. Discover the transmission of this knowledge across the Atlantic, its influence on European academic societies, and its vital role in shaping modern natural history. Stephen highlights the connections between natural history and medicine, showcasing insights into poisonous bites and treatments. With stunning illustrations and archival depth, this work offers a refreshing perspective on early modern natural history collections and the formation of scientific practices within Euro-Tamil relations, emphasizing multiple centers of knowledge production and exchange.

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