A Guide To The Exhibition Rooms Of The Departments Of Natural History And Antiquities (1874)

A Guide To The Exhibition Rooms Of The Departments Of Natural History And Antiquities (1874) is a comprehensive guidebook written by J. Winter Jones. The book provides a detailed overview of the exhibition rooms of the departments of natural history and antiquities at the British Museum. The guidebook is divided into two parts, the first part covers the natural history department and the second part covers the antiquities department.The book begins with an introduction to the British Museum and its history, followed by a detailed description of the natural history department. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the various exhibits and collections, including the mineralogy and geology collections, the zoology collections, and the botany collections. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the various specimens and artifacts on display, including fossils, rocks, minerals, plants, and animals.The second part of the book focuses on the antiquities department and provides a detailed overview of the various collections, including the Egyptian collection, the Greek and Roman collection, and the Assyrian and Babylonian collection. The author provides a detailed description of the various artifacts and exhibits on display, including mummies, sculptures, pottery, and coins.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed information about the history and significance of each exhibit and collection. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white illustrations and photographs, which provide a visual representation of the various exhibits and collections.Overall, A Guide To The Exhibition Rooms Of The Departments Of Natural History And Antiquities (1874) is an informative and comprehensive guidebook that provides a detailed overview of the natural history and antiquities departments at the British Museum. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and significance of the exhibits and collections on display at the museum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.