Birds Through An Opera Glass (1889)

By Florence Merriam Bailey and Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey

Book Overview

Birds Through An Opera Glass is a book written by Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey in 1889. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of birds, written for birdwatchers and ornithologists alike. It is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of bird behavior and biology. The book begins with an introduction to the study of birds, including a discussion of their anatomy, physiology, and habitat. It then moves on to a detailed examination of bird behavior, including their feeding habits, mating rituals, and nesting behavior. The book also includes a section on bird identification, with detailed descriptions and illustrations of common North American bird species. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the importance of bird conservation and the threats facing bird populations today. Throughout the book, Bailey's writing is engaging and informative, making Birds Through An Opera Glass an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of birds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164170279
• ISBN13: 9781164170273
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"