Essays on Natural History - Chiefly Ornithology

Originally published in 1838. Contains many intriguing early notions and ideas on natural history, with the bulk of the content being devoted to the study of birds. Many of the earliest natural history books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.