This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Birds of Washington (Volume 1 of 2)
A complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Birds of Washington" by William Leon Dawson and J.H. Bowles is a comprehensive ornithological guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both a scientific reference and a popular account of the 372 species of birds found in Washington state, highlighting their ecology, behavior, and significance. The book aims to educate both amateur bird-watchers and serious ornithologists about the diverse avifauna of the region. At the start of the work, the authors express their passion for birds and the importance of understanding avian life within the context of the natural environment. They offer insights into their research methodology and the collaborative efforts undertaken to compile this extensive overview of birds in Washington. The preface sets the stage for the subsequent detailed descriptions of various bird species, emphasizing that their goal is to promote an appreciation for birds as part of the fabric of life in the Pacific Northwest. The opening establishes a tone of reverence and enthusiasm for ornithology, advocating for a deeper relationship between humans and the winged creatures they share the world with. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dawson, William Leon, 1873-1928
Author: Bowles, John Hooper, 1875-1934
Illustrator: Brooks, Allan, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 46764
Published: Sep 3, 2014
Downloads: 437
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- Washington (State)
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Birds of Washington (Volume 1 of 2)
A complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Birds of Washington" by William Leon Dawson and J.H. Bowles is a comprehensive ornithological guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both a scientific reference and a popular account of the 372 species of birds found in Washington state, highlighting their ecology, behavior, and significance. The book aims to educate both amateur bird-watchers and serious ornithologists about the diverse avifauna of the region. At the start of the work, the authors express their passion for birds and the importance of understanding avian life within the context of the natural environment. They offer insights into their research methodology and the collaborative efforts undertaken to compile this extensive overview of birds in Washington. The preface sets the stage for the subsequent detailed descriptions of various bird species, emphasizing that their goal is to promote an appreciation for birds as part of the fabric of life in the Pacific Northwest. The opening establishes a tone of reverence and enthusiasm for ornithology, advocating for a deeper relationship between humans and the winged creatures they share the world with. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dawson, William Leon, 1873-1928
Author: Bowles, John Hooper, 1875-1934
Illustrator: Brooks, Allan, 1869-1946
EBook No.: 46764
Published: Sep 3, 2014
Downloads: 437
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- Washington (State)
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.