| Author |
Forbush, Edward Howe, 1858-1929 |
| Title |
The Mentor: Game Birds of America, Vol. 1, Num. 34, Serial No. 34
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Ruffed grouse -- Bob White -- Wild turkey -- Canada goose -- Mallard -- Canvasback.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Mentor: Game Birds of America, Vol. 1, Num. 34, Serial No. 34" by Forbush is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration into the various game birds of North America, focusing on species such as the ruffed grouse, bobwhite, wild turkey, Canada goose, mallard, and canvasback. The text combines informative descriptions with engaging anecdotes, highlighting the characteristics, behaviors, and conservation needs of these birds. Throughout the book, Forbush offers detailed portrayals of each bird species, intertwining their ecological significance with their roles in farming and hunting culture. For example, the ruffed grouse is depicted as a resilient yet vulnerable game bird, while the bobwhite emerges as a beloved and beneficial creature in agricultural environments. The book also touches on the historical abundance of these birds and the challenges they face due to habitat destruction and overhunting. By detailing their nesting habits, migratory patterns, and survival strategies, the publication serves as both an educational resource and a call to action for the conservation of North America's game birds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports
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| Subject |
Game and game-birds -- United States
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| Subject |
Game and game-birds -- North America
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49876 |
| Release Date |
Sep 4, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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