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Illustrations Of The Birds Of California, Texas, Oregon, British And Russian America
By John Cassin
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Description
Illustrations Of The Birds Of California, Texas, Oregon, British And Russian America by John Cassin is a landmark ornithology book that catalogs and celebrates North American bird species with meticulous descriptions and striking historical bird illustrations. Blending 19th-century scientific observation with sumptuous hand-colored plates, this volume serves as both a bird identification guide and a bird art collection: essential for birdwatching in America, historians of natural science, and collectors of rare bird illustrations alike. Readers will find detailed accounts of regional species from California and Oregon to Texas and the far reaches of British and Russian America paired with plates that capture plumage, posture, and habitat with vivid clarity.
This edition from Alpha Editions restores a work that was out of print for decades, carefully remastered for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and cultural treasure: enhanced for readability while preserving Cassin s original voice and the integrity of each plate. Whether you re using it as an Oregon bird guide, seeking Texas bird illustrations, or exploring historical bird illustrations of British and Russian America, this book is an indispensable resource. Perfect for casual readers, serious birders, and classic literature collectors, it reconnects us with the wonder of North American birds and the art of early ornithology. Keywords: Birds of California, John Cassin bird book, ornithology book.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 356
- Release Date:
- 2025-10-14
- Publication Date:
- 2025-10-14
- Publisher:
- Alpha Edition
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 9371342773
- ISBN13:
- 9789371342773
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
- Weight:
- 578 g
- Height:
- 15.2 cm
- Width:
- 22.9 cm
- Thickness:
- 2.1 cm
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