Project Gutenberg 2022-06-28 Public domain in the USA. 256 Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham) 1799 1888 Hewitt, Mrs. (Mary Botham) Howitt, Mary Botham Weir, Harrison 1824 1906 Weir, Harrison William Birds and their nests Birds & their nests $aUnited States :$bGeorge Routledge and Sons,$c1871. Fiona Holmes 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.) "Birds and their Nests" by Mary Howitt is a charming collection of observations on various bird species and their nesting habits, likely written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the intricate and instinctual artistry of birds as they build their unique nests, each adapted to their specific needs and environments. Howitt’s prose not only appeals to nature enthusiasts but also highlights the beauty and wonder of avian life. The opening of the book introduces the concept of nests, emphasizing their vital role in a bird's lifecycle and the varied materials and methods birds employ in their construction. Howitt speaks fondly of the diversity among bird families, stressing that each species builds according to inherited instincts rather than through imitation. With vivid descriptions, she begins to detail the specific characteristics of the wren, illustrating its building habits and nurturing behaviors, while inviting readers into the intimate world of bird life. This section sets the tone for an exploration of both the practical and aesthetic aspects of avian homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/cu31924089421063/ 20220413020215howitt 1871 US Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history -- Juvenile literature Birds -- Juvenile literature Birds -- Nests -- Juvenile literature QL Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 257526 2025-06-27T06:56:58.924025 text/html 231857 2024-10-18T23:06:59 text/html 4287789 2025-06-27T06:57:04.959465 application/epub+zip 4285606 2025-06-27T06:57:00.532026 application/epub+zip 289242 2025-06-27T06:56:59.652030 application/epub+zip 4812168 2025-06-27T06:57:08.130472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4780173 2025-06-27T06:57:04.220457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 840963 2022-09-30T19:40:18.882511 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215488 2025-06-27T06:56:58.356033 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195497 2024-10-18T23:06:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18163 2025-06-27T06:57:08.272452 application/rdf+xml 22457 2025-06-27T06:56:59.873978 image/jpeg 3215 2025-06-27T06:56:59.761991 image/jpeg 4620553 2025-06-27T06:56:59.070010 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