The Game-Birds Of The Coasts And Lakes Of The Northern States Of America

The Game-Birds Of The Coasts And Lakes Of The Northern States Of America is a comprehensive guidebook written by Robert B. Roosevelt. The book is an in-depth study of the game-birds found in the coasts and lakes of the northern states of America. It provides detailed information on the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and hunting techniques of various game-birds such as ducks, geese, swans, plovers, snipes, rails, and others. The author also shares his personal experiences and observations while hunting these birds, making the book a fascinating read for hunting enthusiasts. The book is illustrated with beautiful and detailed drawings of the birds and their habitats, making it an excellent reference for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Overall, The Game-Birds Of The Coasts And Lakes Of The Northern States Of America is a must-read for anyone interested in the game-birds of America's coasts and lakes.In this book, Robert B. Roosevelt foresaw and expressed concern about the eventual decrease and possible extinction of many game animals unless conservation measures and improved hunter ethics were promptly adopted to protect them. He relates personal hunting experiences, descriptions of major game birds (waterfowl, rails, shorebirds, woodcock, and snipe), means of taking them, areas hunted, hunting equipment, including boats, retrieving dogs, the art of marksmanship, sportsmanship, and hunter ethics. He clearly describes the advantages of the new breech-loading shotguns over antiquated muzzled-loaders. This was one of most hotly debated hunting issues of the day. The author was an uncle of Theodore Roosevelt and great-uncle of Eleanor, Franklin Delano Roosevelt�������s wife. An avid sportsman, he is often credited for instilling in Theodore an appreciation of the out of doors, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.--Henry M. Reeves.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.