This fascinating account of the Percy Sladen Trust Expedition to the Indian Ocean in 1905 provides a detailed record of the scientific exploration and discovery that took place during this groundbreaking mission. With vivid descriptions of the flora and fauna encountered along the way, as well as detailed sketches and photographs, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural history of the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.