Rare, Vanishing and Lost British Birds

First published in 1923, this book deals with the various endangered and recently-extinct birds of contemporary Britain. &quote;Rare, Vanishing and Lost British Birds&quote; 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: &quote;Pelican, Pelicanus Onocrotalus&quote;, &quote;Crane, Grus Cinerea&quote;, &quote;White Spoonbill, Platalea Leucorodia&quote;, &quote;Capercaillie, Tetrao Urogallus&quote;, &quote;Avocet, Recurvirostra Avocetta&quote;, &quote;Great Bustard, Otis Tarda&quote;, &quote;Black-Tailed Godwit, Limosa Belgica&quote;, &quote;Great Auk, Alca Impennis&quote;, &quote;Goshawk, Astur Palumbarius&quote;, 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.