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A Manual Of Palaearctic Birds, Part 1, Book 1 (1902)

A Manual Of Palaearctic Birds, Part 1, Book 1 (1902)

Dresser, Henry Eeles

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ISBN10: 1167250087
ISBN13: 9781167250088
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Manual Of Palaearctic Birds, Part 1, Book 1 is a comprehensive guide to the birds of the Palaearctic region, which includes Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and northern Africa. Written by Henry Eeles Dresser and first published in 1902, this book is a valuable resource for birdwatchers, ornithologists, and anyone interested in the avian fauna of this vast region.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the non-passerine birds, or those that do not have a specialized foot structure for perching. Book 1 focuses on the orders of Gaviiformes, Podicipediformes, Procellariiformes, Pelecaniformes, Ciconiiformes, and Phoenicopteriformes. Each order is further broken down into families, and each family is described in detail, with information on their appearance, behavior, habitat, and distribution.The book also includes over 100 beautiful illustrations by renowned bird artists such as J.G. Keulemans and Joseph Wolf, as well as detailed maps showing the range of each species. In addition, there are appendices with information on bird migration, nomenclature, and a list of the species described in the book.Overall, A Manual Of Palaearctic Birds, Part 1, Book 1 is an essential reference for anyone interested in the birds of the Palaearctic region. Its detailed descriptions, beautiful illustrations, and comprehensive coverage make it a must-have for birdwatchers and ornithologists alike.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.

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