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THIS book fulfils the chief conditions we have previously insisted upon as being essential in all new works relating to the birds of the British Isles, in that it is original, interesting, exquisitely illustrated from living subjects, and not burdened with technical names. Indeed, the latter are conspicuous by their complete absence, thereby, no doubt, rendering the volume much more acceptable to readers of all classes than it would have been had it included the usual superfluous intercalations in bracketed italics. Mr. Boraston, it appears, took to the “nature-study” of birds comparatively late in life, and in his case it may be truly said “better late than never,” for had he never done so lovers of nature in general, and of birds in particular, would have been deprived of a very charming volume containing a number ot fresh ideas and suggestive observations. Having once decided to take up the outdoor study of bird-life, the author entered on his task with characteristic energy, and at once saw how essential it was for him to follow in the steps of the Messrs. Kearton and to employ the camera to perpetuate the scenes that he so much enjoyed if his work was to be one that would appeal successfully the public.
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L., R. The “Nature-Study” of Birds . Nature 71, 179–180 (1904). https://doi.org/10.1038/071179a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/071179a0