An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use by John Albert Leach
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"An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use" by John Albert Leach is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a field guide designed to help readers, particularly educators and amateur birdwatchers, identify various bird species found in Australia. With a focus on engaging the interest of its audience, it aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the unique avian life of the continent.
At the start of the book, the author provides insights into the significance of understanding Australian birds and highlights the unique characteristics of the birds in this region compared to those in other parts of the world. The introductory sections underscore the importance of nature study in Australian schools, emphasizing the cultural shift toward appreciating native flora and fauna—particularly birds. Additionally, there is a lecture discussion on the unique biodiversity of Australia, touching on various orders and families of birds, aiming to entice readers to explore the detailed descriptions and illustrations that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leach, John Albert, 1870-1929 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Tate, Frank, 1864-1939 |
| Title | An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use |
| Credits |
Produced by Lesley Halamek, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Mark Orton (for the Formatting Template), and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- Australia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34781 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34781-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 792 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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