Elephants and their Diseases: A Treatise on Elephants (Veterinary Science Classics)

A foundational work in the field of elephant care and veterinary science, Elephants and Their Diseases by Lieut.-Colonel G. H. Evans remains one of the most significant early scientific studies on the management and welfare of elephants. This facsimile edition brings back into circulation a long-respected and hard-to-find classic that blends practical knowledge with astute scientific observation. 

Building on the original work of J. Slymm, Deputy Conservator of Forests in Burma, Evans expands this treatise into a richly detailed manual. It begins with the natural history, anatomy, and behavior of elephants, and progresses into a systematic exploration of their ailments, including parasitic infestations and diseases, along with period-specific treatments and remedies. 

What makes this work especially enduring is its unique combination of empirical veterinary knowledge and firsthand field experience; captured during a time when elephants played a vital role in forestry, transport, and ceremonial life in South and Southeast Asia. The author’s appeal to readers for case notes and observations reflects an early commitment to collaborative, evolving veterinary practice. 

Reproduced in its original form, this facsimile edition preserves the richness and authenticity of a pivotal text, making it an essential addition to any collection on natural history, wildlife management, or the legacy of human-elephant interaction.