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The Birds Of New England And Adjacent States: Containing Descriptions Of The Birds Of New England And Adjoining States And Provinces, Arranged By A Lo

The Birds Of New England And Adjacent States: Containing Descriptions Of The Birds Of New England And Adjoining States And Provinces, Arranged By A Lo

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ISBN10: 9354501265
ISBN13: 9789354501265
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Mar 18 2021
Pages: 656
Weight: 2.09
Height: 1.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the skies of New England and the neighbouring states and provinces, where every wingbeat has a name and a place. Names, forms, seasons, and song. Edward A. Samuels offers a disciplined, readable natural history catalog that bridges the armchair and the field: clear bird identification descriptions, careful notes on range, and a long-approved avian classification nomenclature that lets you compare new england bird species with confidence. Built as an ornithology reference book as much as a practical bird field guide, this volume rewards careful browsing and quick consultation alike. It captures the energy of 19th century ornithology in the northeastern United States, when observation and taxonomy were reshaping how Americans understood wildlife, and it sits naturally beside the great works of audubon era birding. For modern readers, it remains a sturdy birdwatching study resource and a reliable north american bird guide for anyone tracing the region's feathered life, from common garden visitors to less familiar travellers along the coast and mountains. Its focus on northeastern united states birds gives local colour and precision, yet the method speaks to any observer. Keep it in a library reference collection, or open it beside binoculars on early mornings. For collectors, it is also a snapshot of scientific language in motion, a period piece of naming and knowing. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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