Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast

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Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast

by Harry Thom Payne

EN·~4 hours·1 chapter

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1 total
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4:09:47

Description

This compact field guide walks the modern hunter and angler through the diverse game birds and prized fish that populate the Pacific coastline from British Columbia to Baja California. Written in plain, practical language, it sidesteps dense scientific jargon while still supplying a handy reference chart that lists each species’ common and scientific names, typical range, and breeding habitats. Every entry is paired with clear half‑tone illustrations derived from real photographs, showing the exact feather patterns and color gradations that help readers spot their quarry in the field or on the water.

The author, drawing on more than fifty years of field experience, frames the material for both seasoned sportspeople and newcomers eager to learn the ropes of responsible game management. A brief overview of bird orders and fish families provides context, while the concise tables let you quickly verify details before heading out on a hunt or a fishing trip. Its focus on everyday identification and practical tips makes it a valuable companion for anyone looking to deepen their connection with the coast’s natural bounty.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (239K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2011-11-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Harry Thom Payne

b. 1844

Best known for a lively early-20th-century guide to West Coast hunting and fishing, this outdoors writer blended practical field knowledge with a clear, accessible style. His surviving record is slim, but his work remains of interest to readers curious about sport, wildlife, and the Pacific Coast of his era.

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