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Author: E. C. Stuart Baker Publisher: ISBN: 9781332297757 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 336
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Excerpt from Indian Pigeons and Doves My reasons for writing a volume upon our Indian Pigeons and Doves are several, and I trust will be deemed sufficient by my readers. In the first place, there has as yet been no book published which deals with these most beautiful birds from the point of view of the Sportsman and Field-Naturalist as well as from that of the Scientific or Museum-Naturalist, and as this is a gap in the records of our Indian Avifauna which badly needs filling, I may be forgiven for trying to bridge it. Skins - as skins - are, without doubt, full of interest, and especially so, perhaps, when the person studying them is more or less intimate with the life-histories of the birds themselves; but Pigeons are well worthy of study in ways other than by dry skins. To the Field-Naturalist they are birds full of interest; to the Agriculturist they are birds more charming and worthy of culture than has hitherto been generally admitted, and to the Sportsman they offer an object well worthy of attention, for he must have a quick eye, a sure hand, and considerable perseverance and patience before he has mastered their habits and is able to find them and, when found, bring them to bag. Books referring to Pigeons and Doves, of course, abound; but they are difficult of access and expensive to purchase. Volume XXI of the Catalogue of Birds in the British Museum, by Count Salvadori, is the standard work on these birds; but one does not want twenty-seven volumes of a work, at a cost of something well over fifty pounds, for the sake of Pigeons only. In the same way, Blanford's Vol. IV of the Avifauna of British India deals with this family very thoroughly; but the volume is one of four, and contains much matter besides such as refers to the birds we are now considering; and, moreover, it tells us but little about the Pigeon itself, except as a museum-specimen. Jerdon contains rather fuller accounts, but, wonderful book as this still is, it was written nearly sixty years ago, and cannot but be somewhat out of date, as well as being difficult to obtain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: E. C. Stuart Baker Publisher: ISBN: 9781332297757 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 336
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Excerpt from Indian Pigeons and Doves My reasons for writing a volume upon our Indian Pigeons and Doves are several, and I trust will be deemed sufficient by my readers. In the first place, there has as yet been no book published which deals with these most beautiful birds from the point of view of the Sportsman and Field-Naturalist as well as from that of the Scientific or Museum-Naturalist, and as this is a gap in the records of our Indian Avifauna which badly needs filling, I may be forgiven for trying to bridge it. Skins - as skins - are, without doubt, full of interest, and especially so, perhaps, when the person studying them is more or less intimate with the life-histories of the birds themselves; but Pigeons are well worthy of study in ways other than by dry skins. To the Field-Naturalist they are birds full of interest; to the Agriculturist they are birds more charming and worthy of culture than has hitherto been generally admitted, and to the Sportsman they offer an object well worthy of attention, for he must have a quick eye, a sure hand, and considerable perseverance and patience before he has mastered their habits and is able to find them and, when found, bring them to bag. Books referring to Pigeons and Doves, of course, abound; but they are difficult of access and expensive to purchase. Volume XXI of the Catalogue of Birds in the British Museum, by Count Salvadori, is the standard work on these birds; but one does not want twenty-seven volumes of a work, at a cost of something well over fifty pounds, for the sake of Pigeons only. In the same way, Blanford's Vol. IV of the Avifauna of British India deals with this family very thoroughly; but the volume is one of four, and contains much matter besides such as refers to the birds we are now considering; and, moreover, it tells us but little about the Pigeon itself, except as a museum-specimen. Jerdon contains rather fuller accounts, but, wonderful book as this still is, it was written nearly sixty years ago, and cannot but be somewhat out of date, as well as being difficult to obtain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: E C Stuart 1864-1944 Baker Publisher: Palala Press ISBN: 9781341897818 Category : Languages : en Pages : 338
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: E. C. Stuart Baker Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781725924734 Category : Languages : en Pages : 38
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This is a special re-print of the artwork of E.C. Stuart Baker's "Indian Pigeons and Doves" has not seen the light of day since it was first published in 1913. Included are 26 beautiful prints of wild and pigeons and doves painted from life during Baker's expeditions to India in search of India's bounty of pigeon and dove species. A treasury of pigeon and dove art that is sure to be enjoyed by anyone interested in pigeons and doves. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Author: Douglas Dewar Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780656177783 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 266
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Excerpt from Birds of the Indian Hills The reader will come across twenty birds which the essays that follow will enable him to identify for every one he sees not described in them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Alfred Henry Osman Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781333849535 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 178
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Excerpt from The Pigeon Book It will not be possible in a work Of this description to give descriptive matter of any great length relative to the different varieties, but they will be brie y dealt with in order that a beginner taking an interest in the breeding of pigeons may know the main points of distinction between them, likewise their points Of excellence and the most difficult features connected with their breeding. In this matter, as no man is a thorough master breeder of all the varieties, I have called to my aid several of the best-known breeders, who have been good enough to deal with some of the varieties as specialists of these varieties. I have to thank them for the help rendered me in the compila tion of this book, adding so much to its interest. Darwin expresses the Opinion that all the varieties Of pigeons that have been domesticated trace their origin to the Blue Rock Dove (columbia Livia), and to establish this fact mentions that if any domesticated variety Of the pigeon family is allowed to run to seed Without the careful selection of the fancier, distinct features of Columbia Livia are reproduced in them. In a small handbook of this description, it will not be found possible to trace the different varieties to their source, or to deal at any considerable length with the crossings that have been used by fanciers to improve or modify a variety. All manner of breeds have been used by the skilled fancier for this purpose, so cleverly in some cases as to leave little or no trace of their use, but I am convinced that there is hardly a variety in existence to-day in which a cross of some other variety has not been used to beautify it - it may be in colour, shape, or marking. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Author: Charles Arthur House Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780266845478 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 266
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Excerpt from Pigeons and All About Them About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: William Butts Mershon Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781334345784 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 272
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Excerpt from The Passenger Pigeon At one time the wild pigeons covered the entire north from the Gaspe Peninsula to the Red River Of the North. Separate nestings and ights were Of regular yearly occurrence over this vast eastern and northern expanse. Gradually civilization, molestation and war fare drove them from the Atlantic seaboard west, until Michigan was their last grand rendezvous, in which region their mighty hosts congregated for the final grand nesting in 1878. As late as 184 5 they were quite numerous on the Gaspe Peninsula Of Quebec, but dis appeared from there about that time. The habits Of the birds were such that they could not thrive singly nor in small bodies, but were dependent upon one another, and vast communities were necessary to their very existence, while an enormous quantity of food was necessary for their sustenance. The cutting Off Of the forests and food supply interfered with their plan of existence and drove them into new localities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Author: Allan O. Hume Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780267779352 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 426
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Excerpt from The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Vol. 1 I have long regretted my inability to issue a revised edition of 'nests and Eggs.' For many years after the first Rough Draft appeared, I went on laboriously accumulating materials for a re-issue, but subsequently circumstances pre vented my undertaking the work. Now, fortunately, my friend Mr. Eugene Oates has taken the matter up, and much as I may personally regret having to hand over to another a task, the performance of which I should so much have enjoyed, it is some consolation to feel that the readers, at any rate, of this work Will have no cause for regret, but rather of rejoicing that the work has passed into younger and stronger hands. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: E. C. Stuart Baker
Author: E. C. Stuart Baker
Author: Edward Charles Stuart Baker
Author: E C Stuart 1864-1944 Baker
Author: E. C. Stuart Baker
Author: E. C. Stuart Baker
Author: Douglas Dewar
Author: Alfred Henry Osman
Author: Charles Arthur House
Author: William Butts Mershon
Author: Allan O. Hume