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Title: British Birds in Their Haunts
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Lynne Smith and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "British Birds in Their Haunts" by the late Rev. C. A. Johns is a detailed ornithological guide written in the late 19th century. This work serves to educate nature lovers and budding naturalists about various bird species found in Britain, emphasizing their habitats and lifestyles. The book is enriched with personal anecdotes and captivating descriptions that aim to delight readers while providing useful information for identifying different birds. The opening of the text introduces the book's purpose and the editor's role in updating certain scientific aspects while preserving the original, engaging narratives of the author. The introduction discusses the systematic arrangement of bird species starting with the order Passeres, known as perching birds. It highlights the significance of structured information and reflects an ongoing commitment to making birdwatching more accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts. In this early segment, we get a glimpse of the author's lyrical descriptions of birds like the Mistle Thrush, emphasizing their songs, behaviors, and relationships with the natural environment, setting a foundation for the delightful exploration of avian life that follows in the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johns, C. A. (Charles Alexander), 1811-1874
Editor: Owen, J. A. (Jean Allan), 1841-1922
Illustrator: Foster, William, 1853-1924
EBook No.: 38077
Published: Nov 21, 2011
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- Great Britain
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: British Birds in Their Haunts
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Lynne Smith and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "British Birds in Their Haunts" by the late Rev. C. A. Johns is a detailed ornithological guide written in the late 19th century. This work serves to educate nature lovers and budding naturalists about various bird species found in Britain, emphasizing their habitats and lifestyles. The book is enriched with personal anecdotes and captivating descriptions that aim to delight readers while providing useful information for identifying different birds. The opening of the text introduces the book's purpose and the editor's role in updating certain scientific aspects while preserving the original, engaging narratives of the author. The introduction discusses the systematic arrangement of bird species starting with the order Passeres, known as perching birds. It highlights the significance of structured information and reflects an ongoing commitment to making birdwatching more accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts. In this early segment, we get a glimpse of the author's lyrical descriptions of birds like the Mistle Thrush, emphasizing their songs, behaviors, and relationships with the natural environment, setting a foundation for the delightful exploration of avian life that follows in the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johns, C. A. (Charles Alexander), 1811-1874
Editor: Owen, J. A. (Jean Allan), 1841-1922
Illustrator: Foster, William, 1853-1924
EBook No.: 38077
Published: Nov 21, 2011
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: Birds -- Great Britain
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.