Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
North American herpetology; or, a description of the reptiles inhabiting the United States. 4 vols.
Philadelphia: J. Dobson, 1836 –1840.
The greatest American book on herpetology, and one of the finest American color plate books on natural history. The fourth volume is particularly rare. Digital facsimile from Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link. In 1842 Holbrook issued an expanded second edition in 5 vols.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #326.1 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/171 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | north-american-herpetology-or-a-description-of-the-reptiles-inhabiting-the-united-states |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Philadelphia