Birds Of La Plata V1 (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164176978)

Birds of La Plata V1 is a comprehensive guide to the avian species that can be found in the La Plata region of South America. Written by William Henry Hudson and first published in 1920, this book is a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts and researchers alike. The La Plata region includes parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil, and is home to a wide variety of bird species, many of which are unique to the area. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the passerine birds, or songbirds, and the second volume covering non-passerine birds, such as raptors, waterfowl, and game birds. Each volume includes detailed descriptions of the birds, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. The book also includes illustrations of many of the species, as well as maps showing their distribution in the region. William Henry Hudson was a naturalist and author who was born in Argentina and spent much of his life studying the wildlife of South America. He was particularly interested in birds, and Birds of La Plata V1 is one of his most important works. Hudson's writing is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of information about the birds of the La Plata region. Overall, Birds of La Plata V1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the birds of South America, and it remains a classic work of ornithology more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Henry Hudson
ISBN-10: 1164176978
ISBN-13: 9781164176978
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 286
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d