- 1977 edition, 182 pages
- Published by Harrison House, New York
- Hardcover with dust jacket, embossed boards, Large++ book.
- Good plus condition, moderate age wear and tear to dust jacket, white out of name on free front end paper
Studer's Popular Ornithology. Over 700 Species and Varieties in Natural Colour. Drawn and Coloured from Nature by Theodore Jasper.
A stunning combination of noted nineteenth century naturalist Theordore Jasper's original act and Jacob Studer's lively yet scientific observations, this book, first published in 1881.
From the Acadian Flycatcher to the Zenaida Dove, twenty-five hundred birds are discussed and described. Here are their origins, breeding, foraging and nesting habits, how much they weigh, what they look like, how they are hunted, the myths surrounding them, and even how they taste. Each insert plate reflects an artistic excellence that brings to life more than 700 North American birds as they soar through the skies, rest on branches or nestle in their lush environments.
Common and Scientific names in use at the time of original publication are cross-referenced for quick spotting. There are two seperate indexes at the back - each listing more than 2500 species and sub-species. Furthermore these indexes give the page, engraving number and poistion of individual birds. The common and scientific names are also displayed at the head of each fascinating biogrpahy.
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