Birds of Britain by J. Lewis Bonhote
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"Birds of Britain" by J. Lewis Bonhote is a comprehensive study of ornithology written in the early 20th century. The publication serves as an informative guide to the various bird species found throughout Great Britain, emphasizing their habitats, behaviors, and distinctive traits, making it a valuable resource for both casual birdwatchers and dedicated ornithologists. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of various bird species, beginning with a
detailed description of the Missel Thrush. Bonhote vividly illustrates the bird's behaviors and habitats, chronicling its life cycle from nesting to foraging in the wild. The prose conveys a sense of the natural world's beauty and complexity, which he hopes to inspire in readers, presenting the Missel Thrush as a symbol of the rich avian life present in the British Isles. As the narrative continues, readers are introduced to other species, preparing them for an immersive journey into the world of British birds and their ecological significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bonhote, J. Lewis (John Lewis), 1875-1922 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Dresser, H. E. (Henry Eeles), 1838-1915 |
| LoC No. | 08032359 |
| Title | Birds of Britain |
| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56397 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 576 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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