This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Birds and Nature, Vol. 08, No. 4, November 1900
Illustrated by Color Photography
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Christian
Boissonnas, The Internet Archive for some images and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Birds and Nature, Vol. 08, No. 4, November 1900" by Various is a collection of articles and illustrations focusing on ornithology and natural history, produced in the late 19th century. This volume contains assorted pieces, such as poems, scientific observations about specific bird species, and essays discussing the impact of fashion on bird populations. Overall, it serves as a fascinating exploration of nature, particularly the avian world, intended for readers interested in the intersection of art, science, and environmental awareness. The opening of this volume begins with a sonnet celebrating the November season, followed by a detailed article on the Western Willet, a shorebird. The text describes the Willet's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat, along with insights into their nesting habits and the threats they face from hunting due to fashion demands. In addition to the pieces describing the Willet, the opening also features various poems and discussions about other animals and plants. These selections blend poetic reflection with factual commentary on nature, creating a rich tapestry that underscores the beauty and complexity of the natural world and the precariousness of bird populations during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 48579
Published: Mar 25, 2015
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- Periodicals
Subject: Natural history -- Periodicals
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Birds and Nature, Vol. 08, No. 4, November 1900
Illustrated by Color Photography
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Christian
Boissonnas, The Internet Archive for some images and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Birds and Nature, Vol. 08, No. 4, November 1900" by Various is a collection of articles and illustrations focusing on ornithology and natural history, produced in the late 19th century. This volume contains assorted pieces, such as poems, scientific observations about specific bird species, and essays discussing the impact of fashion on bird populations. Overall, it serves as a fascinating exploration of nature, particularly the avian world, intended for readers interested in the intersection of art, science, and environmental awareness. The opening of this volume begins with a sonnet celebrating the November season, followed by a detailed article on the Western Willet, a shorebird. The text describes the Willet's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat, along with insights into their nesting habits and the threats they face from hunting due to fashion demands. In addition to the pieces describing the Willet, the opening also features various poems and discussions about other animals and plants. These selections blend poetic reflection with factual commentary on nature, creating a rich tapestry that underscores the beauty and complexity of the natural world and the precariousness of bird populations during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 48579
Published: Mar 25, 2015
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- Periodicals
Subject: Natural history -- Periodicals
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.