History of Birds by Unknown
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About this eBook
| Author | Unknown |
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| Title | History of Birds |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "History of Birds" by Unknown is a descriptive and educational text likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This book delves into the characteristics and symbolic meanings of various birds, integrating moral lessons drawn from their observations. It serves as both a scientific publication and a moral guide, reflecting the beliefs and values of its time. The content of the book explores the attributes of different birds such as the ostrich, eagle, peacock, and dove, often using biblical references to impart lessons about behavior and morality to children. For instance, the ostrich is depicted as a symbol of forgetfulness and cruelty, while the eagle embodies strength under divine command. Each bird's description includes anecdotes and guidance intended to instill virtues like humility, obedience, and care for one another. Overall, "History of Birds" blends natural history with moral instruction, serving as a cautionary and informative resource for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65139 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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