A Two Hundred Year History Of Ornithology Avian Biology Bird Watching And Birding In Kansas 1810 2010

Author : Thomas Shane
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 9781609620240
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Two-Hundred Year History of Ornithology, Avian Biology, Bird Watching, and Birding in Kansas (1810-2010) written by Thomas Shane and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The first two centuries of bird study in Kansas essentially can be split into 50 year intervals since Zebulon Pike's 1810 publication, an account of his explorations. The first 50 years were records of explorers crossing Kansas collecting bird specimens; many were Army doctors. The second half of the 19th century was a continuation of explorers and those affiliated with museums obtaining bird specimens and the establishment of colleges and universities with faculty members also collecting birds and making observations. The first half of the 20th century was a period of college faculties primarily composed of vertebrate zoologists who had a few graduate students who studied birds. By 1960, active graduate programs were in place with many professors specializing in taxonomy, physiology, ecology, wildlife biology and behavior which continue to this day. Bird watchers and birders have also played an important role in the study of Kansas birds and continue to do so into the 21st century."--Abstract.

Author : Mark V. Barrow, Jr.
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691234655
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Passion for Birds written by Mark V. Barrow, Jr. and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the decades following the Civil War--as industrialization, urbanization, and economic expansion increasingly reshaped the landscape--many Americans began seeking adventure and aesthetic gratification through avian pursuits. By the turn of the century, hundreds of thousands of middle-and upper-class devotees were rushing to join Audubon societies, purchase field guides, and keep records of the species they encountered in the wild. Mark Barrow vividly reconstructs this story not only through the experiences of birdwatchers, collectors, conservationists, and taxidermists, but also through those of a relatively new breed of bird enthusiast: the technically oriented ornithologist. In exploring how ornithologists struggled to forge a discipline and profession amidst an explosion of popular interest in natural history, A Passion for Birds provides the first book-length history of American ornithology from the death of John James Audubon to the Second World War. Barrow shows how efforts to form a scientific community distinct from popular birders met with only partial success. The founding of the American Ornithologists' Union in 1883 and the subsequent expansion of formal educational and employment opportunities in ornithology marked important milestones in this campaign. Yet by the middle of the twentieth century, when ornithology had finally achieved the status of a modern profession, its practitioners remained dependent on the services of birdwatchers and other amateur enthusiasts. Environmental issues also loom large in Barrow's account as he traces areas of both cooperation and conflict between ornithologists and wildlife conservationists. Recounting a colorful story based on the interactions among a wide variety of bird-lovers, this book will interest historians of science, environmental historians, ornithologists, birdwatchers, and anyone curious about the historical roots of today's birding boom.

Author : Charles Lucien Bonaparte
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020395116
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Ornithology; Or, the Natural History of the Birds of the United States; Volume 3 written by Charles Lucien Bonaparte and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a classic work of ornithology, originally published in the early 19th century. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the birds of the United States, along with information on their natural history and habits. The book was a groundbreaking achievement in the study of American birds, and remains an important reference work for ornithology today. It is an essential resource for bird watchers, naturalists, and biologists. This 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 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. 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.

Author : Alexander Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Ornithology; or, the natural history of the birds of the United States written by Alexander Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1808 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael Walters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300090734
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Concise History of Ornithology written by Michael Walters and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who are the pioneering scientists who have contributed to our knowledge about birds? How has the science of ornithology developed over the past centuries? This educational and entertaining book explores the history of ornithology from the earliest times to the present day, vividly describing the ornithologists who have been most influential in their field and the discoveries they have made. (Midwest).

Author : Joseph Kastner
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780871567840
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A World of Watchers written by Joseph Kastner and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1988 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An informal history of the American passion for birds"--Cover subtitle.

Author : Thomas Rymer Jones
Publisher : Hansebooks
ISBN 13 : 9783744693004
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural History of Birds written by Thomas Rymer Jones and published by Hansebooks. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Natural History of Birds - A Popular Introduction to Ornithology is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1867. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Author : Roger Collier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds, Birders & Birdwatching, 1899-1999 written by Roger Collier and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Fred A. Ryser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780874170795
Total Pages : 604 pages
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Download or read book Birds of the Great Basin written by Fred A. Ryser and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on over thirty years of research, this comprehensive book on the diverse bird life of the Great Basin discusses the physiology, behavior, ecology, and distribution of over 300 species, including information on navigation, flight, territorial behavior, courtship, nesting, hunting, and the great migrations that pass through the region each year.

Author : Edward Stanley
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022524637
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Familiar History of Birds written by Edward Stanley and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fascinating world of birds through this comprehensive guide, which delves into their behavior, characteristics, and habits. Written by a renowned ornithologist, this book is perfect for both novice and experienced birdwatchers alike. This 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 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. 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.