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In bringing this work before the public two things are essential to its success—firstly, the conviction that such a book is needed, and secondly, that the Author is possessed of the information required for its production. With regard to the first of these:—The price of nearly all the standard works on ornithology places them beyond the reach of the young naturalist, and the information contained in the few cheap books, which at present exist, is in many instances scanty. The aim of the Author has been to place in the young collector’s hand, at a popular price, a comprehensive account of every bird which is likely to be met with in the British Isles. The work is illustrated throughout.
In bringing this work before the public two things are essential to its success—firstly, the conviction that such a book is needed, and secondly, that the Author is possessed of the information required for its production. With regard to the first of these:—The price of nearly all the standard works on ornithology places them beyond the reach of the young naturalist, and the information contained in the few cheap books, which at present exist, is in many instances scanty. The aim of the Author has been to place in the young collector’s hand, at a popular price, a comprehensive account of every bird which is likely to be met with in the British Isles. The work is illustrated throughout.
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An Édition de Luxe, in Royal 8vo, printed on hand-made paper, and limited to 100 copies, bound in red leather, gilt top, is also issued, price 21s. net.
“A pleasant volume of chatty anecdotes. Bright and piquant. Mr Marmery’s book ought to be a treasure to the confirmed diner-out.”—The Standard (Leader).
“One of the most entertaining collections of anecdotes. The illustrations consist in daintily-drawn headpieces to the various chapters. The present collection of anecdotes is better than most.”—Westminster Budget.
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