An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use

"An Australian Bird Book: A Pocket Book for Field Use" by John Albert Leach is a field guide from the early 1900s meant to help people learn about the birds of Australia. The book is especially targeted at teachers and people who enjoy birdwatching as a hobby. It tries to get readers excited about Australian birds and helps them understand why the birds in Australia are special and different from birds elsewhere. The book also talks about how important it is for Australian schools to teach about nature, so kids can learn to love the plants and animals that live there, especially the birds. The beginning parts of the book give a broad overview of the different kinds of birds in Australia to get readers ready to dive into the more specific bird descriptions and pictures that come later.