{"product_id":"our-bird-friends-and-foes-william-atherton-dupuy-9781025478944","title":"Our Bird Friends and Foes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Our Bird Friends and Foes\" is a fascinating exploration of the avian world and its intricate relationship with the environment and human society. Written by William Atherton DuPuy, this work presents a series of detailed portraits of various bird species, examining their habits, life cycles, and economic impact. From the predatory instincts of hawks to the industrious nature of woodpeckers, the book delves into the characteristics that make each bird either an ally or a challenge to human interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative is structured to provide a balanced view of ornithology, weighing the benefits of pest control and pollination against the damage some species may cause to crops. By personifying the struggles and triumphs of these winged creatures, DuPuy creates an engaging educational experience that highlights the importance of bird conservation and the necessity of maintaining ecological balance. \u003cb\u003e\"Our Bird Friends and Foes\"\u003c\/b\u003e serves as a cornerstone of early 20th-century nature writing, offering readers a timeless look at the diversity of bird life and the vital role these animals play in the natural world. This work remains an essential resource for nature enthusiasts, students, and those interested in the foundational literature of wildlife study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Atherton Dupuy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025478940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025478944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 342\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.71d","brand":"William Atherton Dupuy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437715271935,"sku":"9781025478944","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a0293393-a76d-44e5-8d8d-d8e6e9f1fb00.jpg?v=1777163561","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/our-bird-friends-and-foes-william-atherton-dupuy-9781025478944","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}