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100 1 _aMiner, Jack,
_d1865-1944
245 1 0 _aJack Miner and the Birds, and Some Things I Know about Nature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-04-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, ellinora, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Jack Miner and the Birds, and Some Things I Know about Nature" by Jack Miner is a collection of personal anecdotes and observations written in the early 20th century. This work provides insights into nature, particularly focusing on various birds and their behaviors as seen through the eyes of the author, who is also known as Canada's "Birdman." The narrative shares Miner's experiences with bird conservation, hunting, and the intricate relationships he has developed with wild creatures throughout his life. At the start of the book, the author introduces himself and hints at his deep connection with nature. Miner reflects on his upbringing in a large family and describes how he was captivated by the beauty of birds from a young age. He recounts the joy of observing and raising different wild birds, from bluejays to quails, and shares his transformation from a market hunter to a passionate protector of avian life. This opening sets the stage for his journey as a naturalist, giving readers a glimpse into his challenges, learning experiences, and the deep respect he holds for wildlife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds
653 _aBirds -- Conservation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61723
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