JUNGLE FOLK

Douglas Dewar

Aleph Book Company, 224 pages, Rs.295

In this book of sketches, first published in 1912, the legendary naturalist Douglas Dewar pays homage to India’s “jungle folk,” especially birds, whom he calls the “lesser fry.” Dewar explores their anatomy, physiology, behaviour, lifestyles and habitats. Intended for amateur naturalists as well as serious ornithologists, this is an eye-opening, intriguing and original account of avian life in India.