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Ornithological Dictionary Of British Birds (1831)

Ornithological Dictionary Of British Birds (1831)

Montagu, George
Rennie, James

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ISBN10: 116936649X
ISBN13: 9781169366497
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 660
Weight: 2.98
Height: 1.38 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Ornithological Dictionary of British Birds, written by George Montagu and published in 1831, is a comprehensive guide to the birds of Britain. The book includes detailed descriptions of over 250 species of birds, including their physical characteristics, habits, and habitats. Montagu's work is considered one of the most important ornithological works of the 19th century, and it is still widely used by bird enthusiasts and researchers today. The book is organized alphabetically by species, and each entry includes a hand-colored illustration of the bird. In addition to the descriptions of individual species, Montagu includes chapters on bird anatomy, migration patterns, and classification. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an excellent resource for both amateur and professional bird watchers. Overall, the Ornithological Dictionary of British Birds is a valuable historical document and an important contribution to the field of ornithology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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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