Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026

A history of the fishes of the British Islands. 4 vols.

Publication Details

London: Groombridge and Sons, 1864 CE–1865 CE.

Couch, a general practitioner at Polperro, Cornwall, became one of the greatest authorities on British fishes. The work, a monument of industry and patience, includes 252 hand-colored plates, also by Couch. Digital facsimile from Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link.

Browse Tags

Europe & United Kingdom
Zoology & Animal Sciences

Thematic Classifications

COUNTRIES, CONTINENTS AND REGIONS › England (United Kingdom)ZOOLOGY › Ichthyology ZOOLOGY › Illustration

Catalog Metadata	Reference Information
Entry Number	#335
Permanent Link	https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/222
Author Bio Link	Wikipedia ↗
External URL	a-history-of-the-fishes-of-the-british-isles

Geographic Context

Publication place: London