02194cam a22003133u 4500 34781 UtSlPG 20260610133808.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Leach, John Albert, 1870-1929 An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-29 Produced by Lesley Halamek, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Mark Orton (for the Formatting Template), and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use" by John Albert Leach is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a field guide designed to help readers, particularly educators and amateur birdwatchers, identify various bird species found in Australia. With a focus on engaging the interest of its audience, it aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the unique avian life of the continent. At the start of the book, the author provides insights into the significance of understanding Australian birds and highlights the unique characteristics of the birds in this region compared to those in other parts of the world. The introductory sections underscore the importance of nature study in Australian schools, emphasizing the cultural shift toward appreciating native flora and fauna—particularly birds. Additionally, there is a lecture discussion on the unique biodiversity of Australia, touching on various orders and families of birds, aiming to entice readers to explore the detailed descriptions and illustrations that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds -- Australia Tate, Frank, 1864-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34781 75627 75627