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100 1 _aBaxter, Leon H.
_q(Leon Harold),
_d1886-1972
245 1 0 _aBoy bird house architecture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-01-19
508 _aBob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Boy Bird House Architecture" by Leon H. Baxter is a practical guide on building birdhouses, written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1920. This book serves as a manual for young bird enthusiasts and aspiring architects, focusing on enchanting native birds by constructing suitable nesting homes. It also aims to instill a sense of responsibility in children regarding wildlife conservation. The content of the book is informative and instructional, detailing various types of birds, the specific birdhouses they prefer, and the materials and techniques required to build these houses. Baxter discusses the importance of providing proper support for bird populations, highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of birds in controlling pests. With practical illustrations and specifications, he guides readers through building birdhouses tailored for specific species, emphasizing the aesthetic and functional aspects to encourage a thriving bird community. Additionally, the book promotes the idea of community engagement through school competitions and initiatives to create birdhouses, fostering skills in craftsmanship while also nurturing an appreciation for nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cMilwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Co., 1920
653 _aBirdhouses
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/handbookbirdseast00chaprich/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75148
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