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Title: How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers: A Manual of Flornithology for Beginners

Note: HTML

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, David Newman and James Rose

Summary: "How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers: A Manual of Flornithology for Beginners" by Robert Williams Wood is a whimsical, illustrated guidebook published in the early 20th century. This unique work blends elements of poetry and humor, aiming to help readers distinguish between birds and plants through playful comparisons. The notable characteristic of this book is its creative approach to natural observation, making it an educational yet entertaining read. The content comprises a series of humorous verses and illustrations that cleverly juxtapose various birds with corresponding plants, encouraging readers to observe their distinctive traits. Each pairing, such as the "Crow" with the "Crocus" and the "Pea" with the "Pewee," provides lighthearted commentary on how to tell these entities apart based on their behaviors, appearances, or sounds. Wood’s playful tone invites beginners to engage with nature in a fun way, making this manual a delightful introduction to the world of flornithology while fostering a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, Robert Williams, 1868-1955

EBook No.: 1593

Published: Jan 1, 1999

Downloads: 326

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor

Subject: Nature study -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers: A Manual of Flornithology for Beginners

Note: HTML

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, David Newman and James Rose

Summary: "How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers: A Manual of Flornithology for Beginners" by Robert Williams Wood is a whimsical, illustrated guidebook published in the early 20th century. This unique work blends elements of poetry and humor, aiming to help readers distinguish between birds and plants through playful comparisons. The notable characteristic of this book is its creative approach to natural observation, making it an educational yet entertaining read. The content comprises a series of humorous verses and illustrations that cleverly juxtapose various birds with corresponding plants, encouraging readers to observe their distinctive traits. Each pairing, such as the "Crow" with the "Crocus" and the "Pea" with the "Pewee," provides lighthearted commentary on how to tell these entities apart based on their behaviors, appearances, or sounds. Wood’s playful tone invites beginners to engage with nature in a fun way, making this manual a delightful introduction to the world of flornithology while fostering a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, Robert Williams, 1868-1955

EBook No.: 1593

Published: Jan 1, 1999

Downloads: 326

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor

Subject: Nature study -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.