The New Encyclopaedia of Reptiles and Amphibians

Many people really do not like reptiles and amphibians. I know this because I run a wildlife enquiry service and they phone me to say so! They seem to side with the famous Swedish scientist, Carl von Linné (Linnaeus) who is supposed to have held them in contempt. “These foul and loathsome animals”, he called them. I think he may have changed his views if he had been able to examine this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated New Encyclopaedia. It seems to be a revision of a 1st edition, as this is mentioned in the preface, but no details are...