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Byways And Bird Notes (1885)

Byways And Bird Notes (1885)

Thompson, Maurice

Paperback

Travel General21st Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163893234
ISBN13: 9781163893234
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Byways and Bird Notes is a book written by Maurice Thompson and published in 1885. The book is a collection of essays and observations on nature, particularly birds, that the author encountered during his travels through the American countryside. It is divided into two parts: the first contains essays on various topics such as the beauty of the natural world, the habits of birds, and the joys of hunting and fishing. The second part is a collection of notes on different bird species, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats. Throughout the book, Thompson's writing is characterized by his love and appreciation for nature, and his keen eye for detail. He describes the sights and sounds of the natural world with vivid language, and his observations are both informative and poetic. The book also contains illustrations by several artists, including Louis Agassiz Fuertes, a renowned bird artist of the time. Byways and Bird Notes is a classic work of American nature writing, and remains popular among birdwatchers, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts today. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the American countryside was still largely untouched by human development, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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