Tower Menagerie

Published in 1829, 'Tower Menagerie' by Edward Turner Bennett provides a detailed account of the history and inhabitants of the Tower of London Menagerie. The book includes descriptions, anecdotes, and illustrations of the animals that were housed there in the summer of 1828, as well as information about two recently deceased animals. It serves as a significant historical document reflecting the fascination with exotic animals during the early 19th century.