Beast And Man In India
Subtitle: A Popular Sketch Of Indian Animals In Their Relations With The People
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: March 31, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780766188464
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history; History: World; History; History - General History; India; Asia - India & South Asia
First sentence: WHEN, on the 21st March 1890, under the auspices of the Hon. Sir Andrew Scoble, the Legislative Council of India passed an Act (XI. of 1890) for the prevention of cruelty to animals, some surprise was expressed in England that legislation should be necessary for a people who have long been quoted as an example of mercy.