Project Gutenberg 2021-02-10 Public domain in the USA. 163 Grinnell, Elizabeth 1851 1935 Grinnell, Joseph 1877 1939 99000043 Our Feathered Friends Tom Cosmas derived from materials made freely available at The Internet Archive and are placed in the Public Domain. "Our Feathered Friends" by Elizabeth Grinnell and Joseph Grinnell is a collection of writings about birds that was likely composed in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricate lives, behaviors, and characteristics of various bird species, emphasizing their importance to the ecosystem and the joy they bring to human observers. It aims to educate readers, particularly children, about the delightful and diverse world of birds. The opening of the book introduces a touching narrative about a mockingbird gifted to the authors by a shy Indian girl during their time on a reservation. This baby mockingbird becomes a cherished pet, providing entertainment and companionship as it interacts with the family, including a new baby. As the story unfolds, the mockingbird symbolizes the message of kindness and the bond between humans and birds, setting the stage for the authors' ongoing observations and lessons about avian life. The initial chapters suggest a blend of personal anecdotes and educational content, encouraging readers to appreciate and protect the fascinating creatures that share our world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Birds -- Juvenile literature QL Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 261307 2025-09-25T11:55:51.448096 text/html 236213 2024-10-18T10:51:24 text/html 3041325 2025-09-25T11:55:59.902051 application/epub+zip 3044455 2025-09-25T11:55:54.085070 application/epub+zip 158996 2025-09-25T11:55:52.010080 application/epub+zip 2568323 2025-09-25T11:56:03.320991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2529790 2025-09-25T11:55:57.849040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222820 2022-09-29T05:17:01.226122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210703 2025-09-25T11:55:50.757080 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 190849 2024-10-18T10:51:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16688 2025-09-25T11:56:03.463996 application/rdf+xml 27105 2025-09-25T11:55:52.145048 image/jpeg 4312 2025-09-25T11:55:52.076061 image/jpeg 3396454 2025-09-25T11:55:51.580086 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 en.wikipedia