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In 1898, Neltje Blanchan was utterly frustrated and dismayed at the decrease in the bird population, much like you are now, which was primarily caused by reckless hunting by humans for sport and profit. Again, much like today. So he wrote a book from the view of a bird lover who needed people to understand the damage they were causing - not just to the birds but also to society.
In this book, you will find the life history of one hundred and seventy...
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First published in 1897, 'Bird Neighbors' was nature writer Neltje Blanchan's first major work, combining hard science and personal experience in a profusely-illustrated and accessible volume. Upon publication, naturist John Burroughs hailed it as 'reliable', while The New York Times praised the book's colour pictures and the fact that it could be easily 'understood by all readers'. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in bird...
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