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Descendant of British diplomat Swinhoe travels back in time

01/23/2019 04:35 PM
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For biology lovers in Taiwan, Robert Swinhoe (1836-1877) is arguably the most famous name in the island's history, as one can literally find his name in hundreds of indigenous animals, birds and insects.


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