
Ingersoll (1852-1946) was an American naturalist, writer and explorer. He studied at Oberlin College and later at Harvard where he was a pupil of Louis Agassiz. He made his journalistic debut in January 1874 with an article for the New York Tribune on Agassiz's work following...

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Feathers bear stories older than nations. Birds speak more than song. Ernest Ingersoll's Birds In Legend, Fable And Folklore reads like a carefully assembled bird mythology collection, a folklore and fables anthology that gathers legends about birds across time and place. It...

Discover the enchanting world of avian mythology with ""Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore"" by Ernest Ingersoll, a timeless treasure that has captivated readers for generations. This captivating collection weaves together the rich legacy of stories, myths, and legends from...

Explore the fascinating world where ornithology meets mythology in Ernest Ingersoll's "Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore." This meticulously reproduced edition delves into the rich tapestry of stories woven around birds throughout history and across cultures. Discover how...



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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...