02349cam a22003253u 4500 50777 UtSlPG 20260610134152.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Selous, Edmund, 1857-1934 Beautiful Birds Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-28 Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Beautiful Birds" by Edmund Selous is a charming nature book written in the early 20th century. The book explores the stunning beauty of various bird species, focusing particularly on Birds of Paradise and their adaptations. It emphasizes not only their physical beauty but also the ecological and ethical implications of their existence, addressing the cruel practice of hunting them for ornamentation. The opening of the book presents a vivid appreciation for the aesthetics of birds, contrasting them with butterflies while showcasing the captivating colors and characteristics of various species found in nature, such as the Kingfisher and the Thrush. Selous introduces readers to the cruel reality that the beauty of these birds has led to their systematic destruction by human hands, urging empathy and conservation. He cleverly personifies Nature and her creations, emphasizing the need to awaken a sense of compassion in humans, particularly women, who are depicted as the primary offenders in the quest for beauty derived from the dead bodies of these birds. The narrative sets a gentle yet urgent tone for the animal welfare message that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds -- Juvenile literature Birds of paradise (Birds) -- Juvenile literature Astley, Hubert D., 1860-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50777 91615 91615