British naturalist and malacologist (1785-1862)

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A table with three skeletons surrounded by organic remains and other animals. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

A table with 79 different shells. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

Seven different specimen of the family Cervidae (deer), showing the males with deciduos branching antlers in their natural habitat. Coloured etching by W. Warwick after Captain T. Brown.

A table with 63 different molluscs. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

Nine different specimen of the genus Felis (cats). Coloured etching by R. Scott after S. Edwards and Captain T. Brown.

A variety of insect life including beetles, wasps and dragonflies. Engraving by R. Scott after T. Brown.

A table with 68 different echinodermata, entozoa, infusoria and mollusca. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

Above, an Indian elephant; below, an African elephant cow suckled by its young. Coloured etching by S. Milne after Captain T. Brown and N. Maréchal.

A table with 46 different birds. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

A table with 25 different mammals. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

A variety of insects including beetles, moths, wasps and flies. Engraving by R. Scott after T. Brown.

A table with 36 different birds. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

A table with 47 different mammals. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

The taxidermist's manual, or, The art of collecting, preparing and preserving objects of natural history. : For the use of travellers, conservators of museums, and private collectors. ... / By Captain Thomas Brown, F.L.S.

A table with three skeletons surrounded by their organic remains and other animals. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

A table with 105 different shells. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

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A table with three skeletons surrounded by organic remains and other animals. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

A table with 47 different mammals. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

The taxidermist's manual, or, The art of collecting, preparing and preserving objects of natural history. : For the use of travellers, conservators of museums, and private collectors. ... / By Captain Thomas Brown, F.L.S.

A table with three skeletons surrounded by their organic remains and other animals. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

A table with 105 different shells. Engraving by R. Scott after Captain T. Brown.

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