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of the Bombay Natural History Society, and the columns of The Asian , which 
newspaper I conducted for several years. In respect of the details of trophies 
I have given the records, quoted my authority and gone to those general sources 
of information tapped by others who have compiled similar tables. But what 
I regard as of more value to the present-day sportsman are the numerous 
measurements of big game shot now-a-days, and which must assuredly be of 
more interest to the Indian shikari than records of trophies shot several decades 
ago. For these, I am much indebted to scores of sportsmen who have supplied 
the details I now publish, and assisted me with valuable suggestions: to one and 
all, I express my sincere thanks. 
In the Game Bird sections, my chief references have been, Jerdon, Hume 
and Marshall, Blyth, Oates, F. Finn, and E. C. Stuart Baker, and in the Fish 
section, Hay, Beavan and Thomas have been my chief authorities. 
I trust the other sections of the book will be found of practical value by 
those for whom it has been compiled. The Game Regulations are the latest 
issued and represent the rules governing game preservation and shooting over 
practically the whole of India. In this edition the Game Registers are bound 
separately and are carried in the pocket on the back cover : refills can be 
obtained at the publishers. 
W. S. B. 
