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written, every word of it.... A more specific title for the
volume would have suited me better, but not being able to satisfy
myself in this direction, I cast about for a word thoroughly in
the atmosphere and spirit of the book, which I hope I have found
in "Wake-Robin"--the common name of the white Trillium, which
blooms in all our woods, and which marks the arrival of all the
birds.--_Preface._
The titles of some of the different articles are: In the Hemlocks, The
Adirondacks, Spring at the Capital, and The Bluebird.
CHAPMAN, E.M.
Handbook of Birds of Eastern North America.
Appleton. 3.00
Illustrated with full-page plates from photographs, and many cuts
in the text. Systematically arranged; non-technical descriptions;
both field and color keys. A very complete book for general use,
treating all the birds of the section named, with some account of
habits, etc. It has introductory chapters on Ornithology, Methods
of Study, List of Dates of Spring and Fall migration, and a color
chart to help in identification.
AUDUBON SOCIETY.
DITMARS, R.L.
The Reptile Book.
Doubleday. 4.00
Mr.
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