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100 1 _aRoosevelt, Robert Barnwell,
_d1829-1906
245 1 4 _aThe Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America :
_bA full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, with a comparison of the merits of breech-loaders and muzzle-loaders
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-02
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif 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"The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America" by Robert B. Roosevelt is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the various species of game birds found in North America, exploring their habitats, hunting practices, and the importance of these birds in sporting culture. It is targeted towards hunters and enthusiasts, focusing on ethical hunting practices and the evolution of hunting equipment. The opening of the book outlines the historical significance of hunting and game birds, tracing its roots back to ancient practices and discussing the transition from traditional hunting methods to modern firearms. Roosevelt emphasizes the necessity of protecting game birds amid increasing hunting pressures and market demands, urging for ethical considerations in shooting seasons and methods. He sets the tone for a blend of practical guidance for sportsmen while advocating for conservation and respect for the wildlife that provides them sport, while also highlighting the key themes of respect for nature and responsible hunting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGame and game-birds -- North America
653 _aShotguns
653 _aHunting -- North America
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55478
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