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100 1 _aPycraft, W. P.
_q(William Plane),
_d1868-1942
245 1 0 _aBirds in Flight
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-09
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Birds in Flight" by W. P. Pycraft is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text explores the intricate mechanics of avian flight, delving into the anatomy of wings, the evolution of flight in birds, and various modes in which birds navigate the skies. Through detailed observations and comparisons with other flying creatures, the book reveals the complexities of bird flight in an accessible way for both enthusiasts and aspirants alike. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of bird flight, engaging the reader with the natural wonders and intricacies surrounding how birds soar. The opening emphasizes the significance of wings as modified fore-limbs, highlighting their structure's purpose in facilitating flight. Pycraft provides vivid imagery of a variety of bird species in flight—contrasting the complexities of bird anatomy with the often simple yet profound admiration humans have for their flying counterparts. Reading the beginning of "Birds in Flight" offers an overview of both the author’s expertise as an ornithologist and the book's intent to enrich understanding and appreciation of the fascinating world of birds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBirds
653 _aFlight
700 1 _aGreen, Roland,
_d1890-1972
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45086
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