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Eggs Of Native Pennsylvania Birds

Eggs Of Native Pennsylvania Birds

Joseph Warren Jacobs

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781120614346
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''Eggs of Native Pennsylvania Birds: A World’s Fair Collection'' is a book by Joseph Warren Jacobs, originally published in 1895. The book is a detailed collection of eggs from various bird species that are native to Pennsylvania. The eggs were collected and displayed at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, which was a major event showcasing the latest scientific and technological advancements of the time. The book contains descriptions and illustrations of the eggs, along with information about the birds that laid them. The eggs are arranged in alphabetical order by species, and each entry includes details such as the size, color, and markings of the egg, as well as information about the bird’s habitat and behavior. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of Pennsylvania’s bird species, and is a valuable resource for ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the natural world. The illustrations are beautifully rendered and provide an accurate representation of the eggs and the birds that laid them. Overall, ''Eggs of Native Pennsylvania Birds: A World’s Fair Collection'' is a unique and informative book that offers a glimpse into the world of bird eggs and the birds that lay them.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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