Beautiful Birds In Far Off Lands

Beautiful Birds In Far Off Lands

Elizabeth Kirby / Mary Kirby

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Literatura de viajes
ISBN:
9781436786393
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Beautiful Birds In Far Off Lands: Their Haunts And Homes is a book written by Mary Kirby in 1873. The book is a collection of stories about different species of birds found in various parts of the world. Kirby provides a detailed description of the birds’ habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different bird species. Kirby covers a wide range of birds, including the eagle, the flamingo, the toucan, and the parrot. She also includes lesser-known species such as the kiwi and the cassowary.Kirby’s writing is descriptive and engaging, making the book a fascinating read for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers. She also includes illustrations of the birds, adding to the book’s appeal.Overall, Beautiful Birds In Far Off Lands: Their Haunts And Homes is a beautifully written and informative book that provides readers with a glimpse into the world of exotic birds.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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