Description
The Large and Small Game of Bengal and the North-western Provinces of India is a seminal work by John Henry Baldwin that serves as an authoritative guide to the diverse fauna of colonial India. This detailed account encompasses both major game species and smaller wildlife found throughout Bengal and the North-western Provinces, providing hunters, naturalists, and administrators with practical knowledge and descriptions of animal behavior, habitat, and hunting methods.
Baldwin’s comprehensive treatment includes information about tigers, elephants, rhinoceros, wild boar, and numerous other species alongside smaller game animals. The work combines practical hunting advice with natural history observations, offering insights into the ecology and distribution of Indian wildlife during the 19th century. It remains a valuable historical document for understanding the region’s biodiversity and the practices of colonial-era hunting and wildlife management.
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