02480cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000430012624502200016926400510038930000470044033600260048733700260051333800360053950000310057550801830060652011650078953400450195465300410199965300130204065300290205385600430208299900170212555478UtSlPG20260610134258.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08016551  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSK1 aRoosevelt, Robert Barnwell,d1829-190614aThe Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America :bA full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, with a comparison of the merits of breech-loaders and muzzle-loaders 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-09-02  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America" by Robert B. Roosevelt is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the various species of game birds found in North America, exploring their habitats, hunting practices, and the importance of these birds in sporting culture. It is targeted towards hunters and enthusiasts, focusing on ethical hunting practices and the evolution of hunting equipment.  The opening of the book outlines the historical significance of hunting and game birds, tracing its roots back to ancient practices and discussing the transition from traditional hunting methods to modern firearms. Roosevelt emphasizes the necessity of protecting game birds amid increasing hunting pressures and market demands, urging for ethical considerations in shooting seasons and methods. He sets the tone for a blend of practical guidance for sportsmen while advocating for conservation and respect for the wildlife that provides them sport, while also highlighting the key themes of respect for nature and responsible hunting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGame and game-birds -- North America  aShotguns  aHunting -- North America40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55478  c96309d96309