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100 1 _aBrown, Abbie Farwell,
_d1871-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Curious Book of Birds
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-06-27
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Curious Book of Birds" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a collection of children's stories about birds, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to share not just factual information about birds but also the charming folklore and anecdotes that have surrounded these creatures throughout history. Each tale enfolds whimsical and moral lessons, with memorable characters like the lazy Woodpecker, the industrious Mother Magpie, and the sorrowful Robin, who often represent human traits and emotions. The opening of the book introduces the concept that many contemporary texts focus solely on the scientific aspects of birds, neglecting the rich tapestry of stories and traditions associated with them. Brown emphasizes the importance of these fanciful tales, which have been cherished by children over generations. In this spirit, the first few stories begin with mythical accounts, such as how the Woodpecker's failure to help craft the world led to its punishment by being made to peck at dusty wood. This sets the tone for a collection that blends entertainment with valuable lessons about responsibility, humility, and the human connection to nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds
653 _aBirds -- Folklore
700 1 _aSmith, E. Boyd
_q(Elmer Boyd),
_d1860-1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16140
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