Cassell's book of birds; vol. 4 by Alfred Edmund Brehm
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About this eBook
| Author | Brehm, Alfred Edmund, 1829-1884 |
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| Translator | Jones, Thomas Rymer, 1810-1880 |
| Title | Cassell's book of birds; vol. 4 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Cassell's Book of Birds; Vol. 4" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on providing detailed descriptions of various bird species, particularly those in families such as stilt-walkers, bustards, courser, plovers, and more, each highlighted with colored plates and engravings. The work serves as an extensive resource on the characteristics, habitats, and behavior of these birds. At the start of this volume, the intricate nature of stilt-walkers is introduced, describing their long legs and various adaptations for feeding in aquatic environments. The text captures the vast diversity among these birds, portraying their extensive global presence and varied diets. Following this, the reader is introduced to the bustards and other bird families, including elegant descriptions of their physical traits, migratory behaviors, habitats, and interactions with their environments. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of avian life, blending art with science and appealing to both enthusiasts and scholars of ornithology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68801 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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