How To Tell The Birds From The Flowers And Other Woodcuts (1917)

How To Tell The Birds From The Flowers And Other Woodcuts (1917)

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Publisher's Synopsis

How To Tell The Birds From The Flowers And Other Woodcuts is a charming and whimsical book written and illustrated by Robert Williams Wood in 1917. The book features a collection of woodcuts, or woodblock prints, depicting various birds, flowers, and other natural objects, accompanied by humorous and satirical captions that playfully mix up their identities. For example, a woodcut of a bird may be accompanied by a caption that describes it as a flower, while a woodcut of a flower may be described as a bird. The book also includes a brief introduction by the author, in which he explains the process of woodcut printing and his inspiration for the book. Overall, How To Tell The Birds From The Flowers And Other Woodcuts is a delightful and charming book that combines art, humor, and nature in a unique and entertaining way.A Rev. Manual Of Flornithology For Beginners.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781168757081
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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Language: English
Number of pages: 58
Weight: 258g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 6mm