Contributions

  • Ridgway, Robert, 1850-1929. - Contributor
  • Lucas, Frederic A. 1852-1929. - Contributor

Publication

1909 - Holt, New York, No place, unknown, or undetermined

Language

English

Word Count

218,250 words, Guess

Page Count

873 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCQL673 .K7

Description

"Set forth in non-technical language the salient facts regarding the birds of the world ... Every family has been reviewed ... The treatment of the so-called game birds, both aquatic and non-aquatic, has purposely been made very full ... Main attention has been given to the birds as they appear in their homes--that is, their plumage, habits, songs; nests and eggs, food, etc."--Preface. 233 illustrations--color and black & white photographs, line drawings. Indexed.

Subjects

Topics

Series Statement

  • American nature series. Group 1. Natural history
  • American nature series

Other Editions

  • Birds of the world: a popular account.Holt1909-01-01

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