Of Whales and Dinosaurs

Singapore.: NUS Press. 2015.. Map, colour and black and white photographic illustrations, 266pp, notes, bibliography, index, dustjacket. Officially established in 1878, the natural history collection originally housed at the Raffles Museum now has more than 560,000 specimens in its care, one of the largest collections of Southeast Asian plants and animals. Dedicated to scientific research and education, the museum was… Read more about this item

Paperback / softback. New. Singapore's collection of Southeast Asian animals dates back to the old Raffles Museum, officially established in 1878. This book is not only an institutional history of the museum but also tells the story of frustrations, commitment and courage of the numerous individuals who battled officialdom, innovated endlessly and overcame the odds to protect Singapore's… Read more about this item

Singapore Univ Pr, 2015. Paperback. New. 286 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.80 inches.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.