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Birds Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 3, No. 1 [January, 1898] : A Monthly Serial designed to Promote Knowledge of Bird-Life

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Various
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Birds Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 3, No. 1 [January, 1898] by Various" is a scientific publication in the form of a monthly serial dedicated to the study and depiction of bird life, likely written during the late 19th century. This volume focuses on providing knowledge about various bird species through detailed descriptions and vibrant color photography, aiming to engage both educational and general audiences interested in ornithology. The content of this volume features a range of bird species, each introduced with engaging text that includes poetic and narrative forms to capture the interest of readers, especially younger audiences. Readers will find detailed monographs on specific birds, such as the Crowned Pigeon, the Red-eyed Vireo, and Bob White, with descriptions of their behaviors, habitats, and physical characteristics. The volume highlights the importance of birds in the ecosystem, their roles in both nature and agriculture, and addresses conservation concerns of the time, urging for public awareness and education regarding the protection of these avian creatures. Through lively illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book makes ornithology accessible and appealing to a wide audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Anne Storer, some images courtesy of The Internet Archive and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Notes:
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2010-10-29

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