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100 1 _aHowitt, Mary
_q(Mary Botham),
_d1799-1888
245 1 0 _aBirds and their nests
246 1 _aBirds & their nests
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-28
508 _aFiona Holmes 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.)
520 _a"Birds and their Nests" by Mary Howitt is a charming collection of observations on various bird species and their nesting habits, likely written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the intricate and instinctual artistry of birds as they build their unique nests, each adapted to their specific needs and environments. Howitt’s prose not only appeals to nature enthusiasts but also highlights the beauty and wonder of avian life. The opening of the book introduces the concept of nests, emphasizing their vital role in a bird's lifecycle and the varied materials and methods birds employ in their construction. Howitt speaks fondly of the diversity among bird families, stressing that each species builds according to inherited instincts rather than through imitation. With vivid descriptions, she begins to detail the specific characteristics of the wren, illustrating its building habits and nurturing behaviors, while inviting readers into the intimate world of bird life. This section sets the tone for an exploration of both the practical and aesthetic aspects of avian homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: George Routledge and Sons, 1871
653 _aNatural history -- Juvenile literature
653 _aBirds -- Juvenile literature
653 _aBirds -- Nests -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aWeir, Harrison,
_d1824-1906
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/cu31924089421063/
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68416
999 _c109230
_d109230