A stunning collection of nature writing and art, featuring intimate studies of plants and animals by celebrated artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes and insightful commentary on the natural world by conservationist Stanton Davis Kirkham.
This pioneering work in the field of ornithology is a collaboration between two of the leading bird experts of the early 20th century. Fuertes's beautiful illustrations are accompanied by Cooke's detailed descriptions of the distribution and migration patterns of North American shorebirds. The book provides a valuable resource for bird-watchers and scientists alike.
As a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, this edition preserves the historical significance of the text, despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. Its publication reflects a commitment to safeguarding and promoting important literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original.
This book is an excellent resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. It provides descriptions and illustrations of two hundred different species of birds found in the United States. The book is organized by habitat, making it easy to identify birds based on their surroundings.
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In 1910 and 1914, a two-volume study of New York's native birds was issued as part of the State Museum's annual report. A vast catalog of hundreds of species, the survey was illustrated by Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874–1927), a rising star in scientific bird studies. Fuertes was highly influenced by John James Audubon's The Birds of America, and today he ranks second only to Audubon in terms of output and recognition for ornithological illustration. A frequent lecturer at Cornell University, he honed his expertise during numerous scientific expeditions throughout the United States and abroad, collaborating with Frank Chapman of the American Museum of Natural History on field research, museum dioramas, and book illustrations. This reproduction of all 106 of Fuertes's stunning full-color images spotlights more than 300 birds. It marks the first time that the artwork from Birds of New York has been available in decades, and the volume has never been so affordable. The captions have been reset for easy identification, and a complete Index offers a quick reference. Noted Fuertes expert Robert McCracken Peck provides an informative Foreword. Bird watchers at all levels of experience as well as illustrators, artists, and naturalists will find this book an excellent resource.
This field book offers a detailed exploration of 200 species of song, game, and water birds, showcasing their unique characteristics and habitats. Originally published in 1897, it serves as a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts and naturalists alike. The high-quality reprint preserves the original illustrations and descriptions, making it an essential addition to any ornithologist's library.