Reptilia and Amphibia, Vol. II: Sauria/Malcolm A. Smith. Reprint. First published by Taylor and Francis, London in 1935. 1995, xiii, 440 p., map, 95 figures, plates, bibliography, $21.

Contents: Author's preface. Systematic index. Introduction: 1. Structure. 2. Evolution and devolution. 3. Geographical distribution. 4. Economics. 5. Preservation and examination of specimens. I. Sauria. II. Alphabetical index. III. Glossary and general index. IV. Bibliography.

From the author's preface: "The present volume contains descriptions of 297 species of lizards, 248 of which occur in the Indian empire. Mr. Boulenger's volume (1890) for that area, after eliminating a few that were included upon incorrect data or have since been placed as synonyms, contained 209 species."

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