Project Gutenberg 2017-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 171 Roosevelt, Robert Barnwell 1829 1906 08016551 The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America A full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, with a comparison of the merits of breech-loaders and muzzle-loaders Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America" by Robert B. Roosevelt is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the various species of game birds found in North America, exploring their habitats, hunting practices, and the importance of these birds in sporting culture. It is targeted towards hunters and enthusiasts, focusing on ethical hunting practices and the evolution of hunting equipment. The opening of the book outlines the historical significance of hunting and game birds, tracing its roots back to ancient practices and discussing the transition from traditional hunting methods to modern firearms. Roosevelt emphasizes the necessity of protecting game birds amid increasing hunting pressures and market demands, urging for ethical considerations in shooting seasons and methods. He sets the tone for a blend of practical guidance for sportsmen while advocating for conservation and respect for the wildlife that provides them sport, while also highlighting the key themes of respect for nature and responsible hunting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Game and game-birds -- North America Shotguns Hunting -- North America SK Text Category: History - American Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 632115 2025-08-22T07:43:51.790779 text/html 600242 2024-10-23T02:36:05 text/html 361270 2025-08-22T07:44:02.374766 application/epub+zip 365991 2025-08-22T07:43:54.106798 application/epub+zip 287254 2025-08-22T07:43:52.877758 application/epub+zip 618083 2025-08-22T07:44:07.757734 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 548096 2025-08-22T07:44:00.568694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418986 2022-08-25T05:21:10.712351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527967 2025-08-22T07:43:50.442733 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 507983 2024-10-23T02:36:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17631 2025-08-22T07:44:07.908664 application/rdf+xml 23344 2025-08-22T07:43:53.004731 image/jpeg 2038 2025-08-22T07:43:52.942724 image/jpeg 338639 2025-08-22T07:43:51.839796 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia