Publisher's Synopsis
The Ornithology of Illinois Volume 1 is a book written by Robert Ridgway in 1889. It is a comprehensive guide to the birds of Illinois, containing a descriptive catalogue of all the species found in the state, as well as information on their habitats, behavior, and distribution. The book also includes a section on economic ornithology, which explores the practical uses of birds, such as for food, feathers, and hunting. Ridgway was a renowned ornithologist and artist, and his illustrations of the birds in the book are considered to be some of the most accurate and detailed of the time. This book is a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts, scientists, and anyone interested in the natural history of Illinois.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.
