Birds in Flight by W. P. Pycraft
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About this eBook
| Author | Pycraft, W. P. (William Plane), 1868-1942 |
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| Illustrator | Green, Roland, 1890-1972 |
| LoC No. | 23003588 |
| Title | Birds in Flight |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Birds in Flight" by W. P. Pycraft is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text explores the intricate mechanics of avian flight, delving into the anatomy of wings, the evolution of flight in birds, and various modes in which birds navigate the skies. Through detailed observations and comparisons with other flying creatures, the book reveals the complexities of bird flight in an accessible way for both enthusiasts and aspirants alike. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of bird flight, engaging the reader with the natural wonders and intricacies surrounding how birds soar. The opening emphasizes the significance of wings as modified fore-limbs, highlighting their structure's purpose in facilitating flight. Pycraft provides vivid imagery of a variety of bird species in flight—contrasting the complexities of bird anatomy with the often simple yet profound admiration humans have for their flying counterparts. Reading the beginning of "Birds in Flight" offers an overview of both the author’s expertise as an ornithologist and the book's intent to enrich understanding and appreciation of the fascinating world of birds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds |
| Subject | Flight |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45086 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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