OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON THIRD EDITION. 



GAME, SHORE, AND WATER BIRDS OF INDIA. 



By Colonel A. Lb Messiteiek, k.e. 

 (London: W. Thaoker and Co. 1888.) 



" Colonel Le Messurier writes as a field naturalist for field naturalists and sportsmen without 

 any great pretensions to scientific knowledge, but there is no doubt that all naturalists will 

 gain useful hints from this little volume, which is profusely illustrated with woodcuts giving 

 the characteristic features of moat of the species." — Naiure, 23rd February, 1888. 



" Compact in form, excellent in method and arrangement, and as far as we have been able to 

 test it, rigidly accurate in details. Colonel Le Messurier's book should become the vade mecum 

 of every sportsman and naturalist whom duty or pleasure may compel to visit India." — 

 Knowledge, 1st August, 1888. 



"The key to the system is quite first-rate in its simplicity and comprehensiveness." — 

 Saturday Review, 1888. 



" Neatly and handily bound, well printed and clearly illustrated, the book undoubtedly fills 

 a void in the literature of the day. The work is well arranged, and will probably fully answer 

 the requirements of even a veteran sportsman." — Madras Times, 12th January, 1889. 



" The book is above all things practical. For though entirely popular in its aim, the book 

 in its method is severely scientific. Besides the classification and descriptions, it contains the 

 native names of the birds in several languages and beautifully-executed drawings, chiefly of 

 heads, which will materially assist a beginner in finding his way." — Times of India, 23rd 

 February, 1889. 



" The book is worth every attention, and will well repay perusal. Colonel Le Messurier has 

 evidently used much diligence and research in the composition of these pages, and has done a 

 special service to naturalists and sportsmen." — The Daily Post, 5th January, 1889. 



" The system adopted in the classification renders reference a comparatively easy task, even 

 to those little acquainted with small game." — Englishman, 23rd January, 1889. 



