🔖 This fascinating text concerns itself primarily with the conservation of birds, both historically and prospectively. A great book for anyone with an interest in birds and their protection, this antique text contains a wealth of fascinating information and ideas, and constitutes a wonderful addition any collection of ornithological literature. The chapters of this book include: 'An Introduction to some Winter Guests', 'The Destruction of Birds by the Elements and by Disease', 'The Destruction of Birds by Their Natural Enemies', 'The Destruction of Birds by Man and by Certain Animals for Whose Presence Man is Responsible', 'The Money Value of Birds', 'The Aesthetic and Moral Values of Birds', 'The Entertainment of Wild Birds in Winter', 'Bird Baths and Drinking Pools', any many more. We are proud to republish this antique text now complete with a new introduction on the subject of ornithology.