Reviewed by Mabel Osgood Wright.

+N. Y. Times. 10: 402. Je. 17, ‘05. 230w.

“Perhaps the best parts of his book are those in which he has brought together the references to his favorite birds from ancient and modern literature.”

+ +Outlook. 80: 244. My. 27, ‘05. 100w.

“These essays have a certain charm of style which should appeal to nature-lovers the world over.”

+R. of Rs. 32: 127. Jl. ‘05. 80w.

“He is a real observer of the birds he delights in and he has written a very delightful account of the old Rectory and the old Manor house.”

+Sat. R. 99: 601. My. 6, ‘05. 240w.

“Very pleasant book. The charm of the book ... lies chiefly in the writer’s great love of his subject.”

+ + —Spec. 94: 751. My. 20, ‘05. 1050w.