Rare, Vanishing and Lost British Birds

First published in 1923, this book deals with the various endangered and recently-extinct birds of contemporary Britain. "e;Rare, Vanishing and Lost British Birds"e; is profusely illustrated and contains interesting historical information, detailed descriptions, anecdotes, and other notable information relating to the birds treated. Highly recommended for those with an interest in ornithology. Contents include: "e;Pelican, Pelicanus Onocrotalus"e;, "e;Crane, Grus Cinerea"e;, "e;White Spoonbill, Platalea Leucorodia"e;, "e;Capercaillie, Tetrao Urogallus"e;, "e;Avocet, Recurvirostra Avocetta"e;, "e;Great Bustard, Otis Tarda"e;, "e;Black-Tailed Godwit, Limosa Belgica"e;, "e;Great Auk, Alca Impennis"e;, "e;Goshawk, Astur Palumbarius"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on ornithology.