Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian…
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"Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America" by John Cassin is a scientific publication written during the mid-19th century. This work aims to provide comprehensive descriptions and illustrations of North American birds not previously documented by other American ornithologists, while also presenting a general overview of North American ornithology. It is expected to be a crucial reference for researchers and enthusiasts interested in the avian species of
these regions. The opening of this volume introduces the author's motivations and the historical context for the study of North American ornithology, particularly highlighting the surge in scientific interest following the annexation of Texas and the integration of California and New Mexico into the United States. Cassin discusses advancements in natural history research facilitated by government expeditions and the establishment of collections and libraries dedicated to the study of birds and other wildlife. He also emphasizes the significance of the contributions made by various naturalists to expanding knowledge of bird species, setting the stage for the detailed illustrations and descriptions that will follow throughout the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cassin, John, 1813-1869 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06017834 |
| Title | Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66068 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 462 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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