by A.J. Marshall, D.Phil., D.sc., Reader in Zoology and Comparative Anatomy in the University of London

Reptiles rarely commend themselves to our notice, so it is somewhat of a surprise to find two books about them published simultaneously: The Reptile World by Clifford H. Pope, and Reptiles by Angus d'A.Bellairs. Dr. Marshall, who grew up in a snaky country, speaks about these zoologically interesting animals.