The Mentor: Game Birds of America, Vol. 1, Num. 34, Serial No. 34

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forbush, Edward Howe, 1858-1929

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Mentor: Game Birds of America, Vol. 1, Num. 34, Serial No. 34" by Forbush is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration into the various game birds of North America, focusing on species such as the ruffed grouse, bobwhite, wild turkey, Canada goose, mallard, and canvasback. The text combines informative descriptions with engaging anecdotes, highlighting the characteristics, behaviors, and conservation needs of these birds. Throughout the book, Forbush offers detailed portrayals of each bird species, intertwining their ecological significance with their roles in farming and hunting culture. For example, the ruffed grouse is depicted as a resilient yet vulnerable game bird, while the bobwhite emerges as a beloved and beneficial creature in agricultural environments. The book also touches on the historical abundance of these birds and the challenges they face due to habitat destruction and overhunting. By detailing their nesting habits, migratory patterns, and survival strategies, the publication serves as both an educational resource and a call to action for the conservation of North America's game birds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Ruffed grouse

Bob White

Wild turkey

Canada goose

Mallard

Canvasback.

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-09-04