Guide book first published around 1900. Illustrated with 43 drawings and photographs. According to Wikipedia: "Thomas Gilbert Pearson (18731943), usually known as T. Gilbert Pearson, was an American conservationist and one of the first faculty members at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was a founder of the National Association of Audubon Societies, which became the National Audubon Society."

The book is divided into sections that cover various aspects of bird life, starting with the basic anatomy and physiology of birds. Pearson explains bird structure, including their feathers, beaks, wings, and feet, in a way that is both informative and accessible to readers without a scientific background. He provides detailed descriptions of bird behaviors such as feeding, nesting, and migration, and highlights the fascinating diversity of these actions across different species.A major fo...

Guide book first published around 1900. Illustrated with 43 drawings and photographs. According to Wikipedia: "Thomas Gilbert Pearson (1873–1943), usually known as T. Gilbert Pearson, was an American conservationist and one of the first faculty members at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was a founder of the National Association of Audubon Societies, which became the National Audubon Society."

The Bird Study Book by T. Gilbert Pearson is an essential guide for bird enthusiasts. This book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and tips on how to identify various bird species. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned birdwatcher, Pearson’s insights will deepen your appreciation for avian life.

This book-collection file includes: The Grand Canon of the Colorado (article), The Mountains of California, Steep Trails, Stickeen (article), The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, Travels in Alaska, Yosemite, My First Summer in the Sierras, and Alaska Days with John Muir (by S. Hall Young). According to Wikipedia: "John Muir (April 21, 1838 – December 24, 1914) was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of conservation of U.S. wilderness. His letters, essays, and book...

How did cranes come to symbolize matrimonial happiness? Why were magpies the only creatures that would not go inside Noah's Ark?Birds and bird imagery are integral parts of our language and culture. With her remarkable ability to dig up curious and captivating facts, Diana Wells hatches a treat for active birders and armchair enthusiasts alike. Meet the intrepid adventurers and naturalists who risked their lives to describe and name new birds. Learn the mythical sto...

Common Birds of North America is an excellent resource for identifying the birds you see around your home yard or when you're travelling. One page per bird provides a good and simple overview to identify the birds.This is a perfect book to have on your smartphone or tablet to look oup a bird you're curious about. Or get the paperback to have around for quick reference.Your book will probably get all dog eared from use.It makes a great gift for Chris...

Much new material has been added to this revised edition. This covers angling experiences, methods of fishing, flies, lures, lines, leaders and other things. When Trout was first published spinning had not been introduced in the United States. Since that time it has become very popular and I took up the method at once. There are two lengthy and complete chapters on this method of fishing. They cover tackle, methods, and experiences.

MY object in the following pages is merely to give a very brief account of some of those birds which are useful, or the reverse, to farmers and gardeners. It is seldom possible, of course, to give an exact estimate of their value. In many cases they are useful in some ways, but mischievous in others. But it must be remembered that while the damage which they do is generally evident enough, their services are very easily overlooked. It should also be noted that, while a gooseberry stolen o...

A special edition of one of the greatest masterpieces of the environmental movement—plus original photographs and other writings on environmental ethicsSince his death in 1948, Aldo Leopold has been increasingly recognized as one of the indispensable figures of American environmentalism. A pioneering forester, sportsman, wildlife manager, and ecologist, he was also a gifted writer whose farsighted land ethic is proving increasingly relevant in our own time. Now, Le...

Originally published in 1964, Fisherman’s Fall brings a unique perspective to the world of fall fishing. In the preface, Robert L. Haig-Brown ruminates on the attempts to preserve the salmon and trout in the rivers of British Columbia. What we know could save them, yet what we do contradicts that knowledge. Gaining the knowledge in this book will help fishers learn the nature of the fish and might even inspire some to contribute to their preservation.Fisherman’s Fall

A prizewinning poet and nature writer weaves together natural history, biology, sociology, and personal narrative to tell the story of the lives, habitats, and deaths of six extinct bird species.