The Book of birds : intended for the amusement and instruction of young people

Descriptions of 61 birds, chiefly native to North America, with "illustrative anecdotes" for each.

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Bibliographic Details
OCLC:45225947
Other Authors: Bowen, Abel, 1790-1850 (Engraver)
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : New York : George S. Appleton ; D. Appleton & Co., 1850, c1849.
Series:Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature, 1850-1869 (NEH PA-23536-00)
Historical children's literature, 1850-1869 ; r.3.
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Description
Summary:Descriptions of 61 birds, chiefly native to North America, with "illustrative anecdotes" for each.
Item Description:Publisher's advertisements: [16] p. at end.
Baldwin Library copy one cloth bound with illustration of bird and design in full color.
Baldwin Library copy one has color illustrated plates.
Physical Description:xiv, 200 p., [16] p., [16] leaves of plates : ill. ; 15 cm.
Place of Publication:United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.