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  • Jack Miner and the Birds and Some Things I Know about Nature

    by Jack Miner ...
    Long and intimate acquaintance with the author of this book must be my apology for attempting to write a brief introduction. Meeting Jack Miner for the first time in 1888, I was at once impressed with his striking personality. I found myself instinctively attracted to him, and a cordial friendship sprang up between us, which grew in intimacy as the years passed. Although lacking in academic ... Read more

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  • The Ornithologist's Archive: 35 Classic Books in Bird Studies

    Birds of Britain, Western Bird Guide: Birds of the Rockies and West to the Pacific, Extinct Birds, Birds in London, British Sea Birds, etc.

    by Frank M. Chapman, Thomas Bingley, Edmund Selous, Joseph Grinnell, Elizabeth Grinnell, J. Lewis Bonhote, Charles K. Reed, Harrison Bruce Tordoff, Chester A. Reed, Lionel Walter Rothschild Baron Rothschild, W. H. Hudson, Erwin E. Klaas, Charles Dixon, Emil K. Urban, Frederick Charles Lincoln, Steven R. Peterson, Peter A. Anastasi, P. M. C. Kermode, J. A. Harvie-Brown, John Cordeaux, M. Dale Arvey, Edward Harrison Taylor, Henry Higgins Lane, E. Raymond Hall, Henry S. Fitch, Jr. George H. Lowery, Alexander Goodman More, Richard Manliffe Barrington, James W. Bee, John Albert Leach, T. Gilbert Pearson, Leander S. Keyser, Robert L. Merz, Robert Morrow Mengel, Jon C. Barlow, Douglas Dewar, Jack Miner, Austin Loomer Rand, Rollin H. Baker ...
    The Ornithologist's Archive: 35 Classic Books in Bird Studies is a truly remarkable collection that encapsulates a wide array of themes and styles, each reflecting the profound intricacies of avian studies. This anthology serves as a vital bridge linking historical and contemporary explorations in ornithology, covering diverse topics from ecological interactions to the phenomenological aspects of ... Read more

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  • Jack Miner and the Birds, and Some Things I Know about Nature

    Exploring Nature Through the Eyes of a Conservation Pioneer

    by Jack Miner ...
    In "Jack Miner and the Birds, and Some Things I Know about Nature," Jack Miner eloquently blends personal narrative with keen observations of avian life, reflecting his profound love for nature. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Miner not only celebrates the intricate beauty of birds but also dissects the relationship between humans and the natural world. With a blend of autobiographical ... Read more

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  • Rascal

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  • 100 Birds and How They Got Their Names

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  • Birds

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  • Bird Life

    A Guide to the Study of Our Common Birds

    by Frank Michler Chapman ...
    From the sparrow to the starling, the woodpecker to the warbler, the eagle to the egret, and every species in between, birds are some of the most plentiful and most diverse creatures in North America. Soaring high above us, these winged beauties have long been a source of fascination and enchantment.While dozens of studies and field guides have been written, few provide a better-rounded overview ... Read more

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  • The Wallace Line: Where Worlds Collide

    by Penny van Oosterzee ...
    Why is it that the island of Bali is home to Asian birds such as the weaver bird, and the neighboring island of Lombok, just 24 kilometers away across a narrow strait, echoes to the screams of Australian cockatoos?This extraordinary biological boundary is known today as The Wallace Line. Like his friendly rival and fellow biologist Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace traveled the world ... Read more

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  • Galapagos Wildlife

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    Travelling to the Galápagos to discover the unique flora and fauna that so captivated Darwin and the many that followed him is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Written by two expert naturalists who are passionate about the Galápagos, this guide is packed with entertaining descriptions, while full-colour photography aids in identifying key species both on land and below water. ... Read more

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  • The Story of my Boyhood and Youth

    by John Muir ...
    Although Sierra Club founder and important early environmentalist John Muir was born in Scotland, he spent much of his life traipsing through the wonders of the American wilderness -- and fighting to protect what he regarded as the country's greatest resource. This engaging autobiography tells the tale of how Muir made his way to the United States to find his true calling. ... Read more

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