02199cam a22003253u 4500 33346 UtSlPG 20260610133748.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wood, Robert Williams, 1868-1955 How to tell the Birds from the Flowers, and other Wood-cuts : A Revised Manual of Flornithology for Beginners Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2010-08-04 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "How to tell the Birds from the Flowers, and other Wood-cuts" by Robert Williams Wood is a whimsical, illustrated manual of flornithology intended for beginners, written in the early 20th century. This unique work merges elements of humor with educational content, focusing on distinguishing various birds from flowers and other botanical elements. It employs a playful tone to explore natural science in a way that is accessible and entertaining. The book consists of a series of delightful verses and illustrations that humorously contrast various birds and plants, highlighting their similarities and differences. Each pairing, such as "The Crow. The Crocus" and "The Pecan. The Toucan," is presented with witty poetry that captures both the essence and folly of common misconceptions about nature. Through this engaging format, Wood not only educates readers about ornithology and botany but also invites them to appreciate the quirks and intricacies of the natural world, making it a charming read for both children and adults. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American wit and humor Nature study -- Humor https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33346 74192 74192