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Cassell's book of birds; vol. 4

By Alfred Edmund Brehm

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the world of stilt-walkers, bustards, and plovers through detailed descriptions and vibrant illustrations in a journey through 19th-century ornithology.

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2022-08-22
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Summary

"Cassell's Book of Birds; Vol. 4" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a late 19th-century study providing detailed descriptions of diverse bird species. Colorful plates and engravings bring to life stilt-walkers, bustards, plovers, and more. The study begins with an exploration of stilt-walkers, describing their adaptations for aquatic life and wide distribution. The study further covers migration patterns, physical traits, habitats, and environmental interactions of various bird families, blending scientific detail with artistic representation to appeal to bird enthusiasts and scientists.

About the Author

Alfred Edmund Brehm was a German zoologist, writer, director of zoological gardens and the son of Christian Ludwig Brehm, a famous pastor and ornithologist. His multi-volume book Brehms Tierleben, which he co-authored with Eduard Pechuël-Loesche, Wilhelm Haacke, and Richard Schmidtlein, became a household word for popular zoological literature.

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