TY  - BOOK
AU  - Unknown
TI  - History of Birds
AV  - QL 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Birds -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Christian life -- Juvenile literature
KW  - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
N1  - Release date is 2021-04-22; hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "History of Birds" by Unknown is a descriptive and educational text likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This book delves into the characteristics and symbolic meanings of various birds, integrating moral lessons drawn from their observations. It serves as both a scientific publication and a moral guide, reflecting the beliefs and values of its time.  The content of the book explores the attributes of different birds such as the ostrich, eagle, peacock, and dove, often using biblical references to impart lessons about behavior and morality to children. For instance, the ostrich is depicted as a symbol of forgetfulness and cruelty, while the eagle embodies strength under divine command. Each bird's description includes anecdotes and guidance intended to instill virtues like humility, obedience, and care for one another. Overall, "History of Birds" blends natural history with moral instruction, serving as a cautionary and informative resource for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65139
ER  -