Review of Menageries in Britain 1100-2000

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of “menageries” is “a collection of wild animals in cages or enclosures especially one kept for exhibition as in zoological gardens or a travelling show. Also the place or building where they are kept”. Menageries in Britain 1100-2000 is published by The Ray Society which was founded in 1844, and has the aim to honour the name of John Ray (1628-1705), one of the most eminent and influential naturalists of his time. He published works on birds, mammals, fish, insects and plants, and brought order to the then chaotic mass of...