Description

The book titled ""The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of the British Islands: Being a Handbook for the Naturalist and Sportsman"" was written by Charles Dixon and was first published in 1893. This book is a comprehensive guide to the various species of game birds and wild fowl found in the British Isles. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific type of bird. The first chapter covers the grouse, including the red grouse, black grouse, and ptarmigan. The second chapter is about the partridge, including the grey partridge and the red-legged partridge. The third chapter focuses on the pheasant, including the common pheasant and the golden pheasant.Subsequent chapters cover other types of game birds, such as the woodcock, snipe, and wild duck. The book also includes information on the habitats and behaviors of these birds, as well as tips for hunting and shooting them.The author, Charles Dixon, was a renowned naturalist and sportsman of his time, and his expertise is evident throughout the book. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both naturalists and sportsmen alike.Overall, ""The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of the British Islands"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history or hunting of game birds and wild fowl in the British Isles.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.