The Wild Flowers, Birds, And Insects Of The Months: Being A Complete Circle Of The Seasons (1862)

By Henry Gardiner Adams

Book Overview

""The Wild Flowers, Birds, and Insects of the Months: Being a Complete Circle of the Seasons"" is a book written by Henry Gardiner Adams and published in 1862. The book is a comprehensive guide to the natural world, focusing on the plants, birds, and insects that are most commonly found in each month of the year. The book is organized by season, with each section covering a three-month period. Within each section, the author provides detailed descriptions of the various species of wildflowers, birds, and insects that are typically found during that time of year. The book includes beautiful illustrations of many of these species, as well as information on their habitats, behaviors, and other interesting facts.In addition to its value as a field guide, ""The Wild Flowers, Birds, and Insects of the Months"" is also a fascinating look at the natural world as it was understood in the mid-19th century. The author's observations and descriptions are based on the scientific knowledge of the time, and provide a unique perspective on the flora and fauna of the era.Overall, ""The Wild Flowers, Birds, and Insects of the Months"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the natural world, whether as a scientist, a student, or simply an enthusiast. Its detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations make it a pleasure to read and a valuable addition to any library.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: 1166471993
• ISBN13: 9781166471996
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"