A Revised Manual of Flornithology for Beginners Wood, Robert Williams 1868-1955 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 Original publication data not identified American wit and humor Nature study -- Humor PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33346 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33346 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133748.0 33346