Birds and Nature, Vol. 08, No. 5, December 1900 Illustrated by Color Photography

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Birds and Nature, Vol. 08, No. 5, December 1900 Illustrated by Color Photography

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

BIRDS AND NATURE ILLUSTRATED BY COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY.

0:45
2

DECEMBER.

1:08
3

THE WESTERN HORNED OWL. (Bubo virginianus subarcticus.)

9:19
4

THE OWL.

0:41
5

THE LONG-CRESTED JAY. (Cyanocitta stelleri macrolopha.)

3:08
6

THE SUNRISE SERENADE.

1:30
7

A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES.

4:35
8

THE FULVOUS TREE-DUCK. (Dendrocygna fulva.)

2:00
9

HOW THE SWIFTS CAME TO BUILD IN AUNT DOROTHY'S CHIMNEY.

16:40
10

THE RED-BREASTED SAPSUCKER. (Sphyrapicus ruber.)

4:02

Description

The December 1900 edition unfolds as a visual and literary stroll through winter’s quiet wilderness. Brilliant color photographs bring the Western Horned Owl, the Long‑Crested Jay, and a chorus of swifts perched on an old chimney into sharp focus, while verses and reflections echo the season’s stillness. Interspersed with poems about frozen lakes and the festive spirit of “King December,” the pages blend scientific description with lyrical observation.

Beyond the birds, the issue explores the secret lives of plants—carnivorous species, maple leaves, and the fragrant May‑apple—while urging early conservation measures. Readers will encounter charming anecdotes, such as a tale of a “victim of circumstances” and a whimsical plea for legislative protection, all narrated in a tone that feels both scholarly and warmly conversational. This blend of vivid imagery and thoughtful prose makes the collection a captivating listening experience for anyone who loves nature’s quiet marvels.

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Full title

Birds and Nature, Vol. 08, No. 5, December 1900 Illustrated by Color Photography Illustrated by Color Photography

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (102K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Christian Boissonnas, The Internet Archive for some images and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-03-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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