A General History of Hummingbirds is a comprehensive book written by William Charles Linnaeus Martin in 1861. The book provides an in-depth exploration of hummingbirds, covering their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and distribution. The author also delves into the history of hummingbirds, tracing their origins and evolution over time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of hummingbirds. The first chapter provides an overview of the physical characteristics of ...
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A General History of Hummingbirds is a comprehensive book written by William Charles Linnaeus Martin in 1861. The book provides an in-depth exploration of hummingbirds, covering their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and distribution. The author also delves into the history of hummingbirds, tracing their origins and evolution over time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of hummingbirds. The first chapter provides an overview of the physical characteristics of hummingbirds, including their size, shape, and coloration. The second chapter explores the behavior of hummingbirds, including their mating rituals, feeding habits, and migration patterns.The third chapter delves into the habitat and distribution of hummingbirds, discussing the different types of environments in which they can be found and the regions of the world where they are most common. The fourth chapter examines the history of hummingbirds, tracing their evolution from their earliest ancestors to their current forms.Throughout the book, Martin provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various species of hummingbirds, helping readers to better understand the unique characteristics of each. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a list of references for further reading.Overall, A General History of Hummingbirds is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of these remarkable birds. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world and the diverse and fascinating creatures that inhabit it.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.
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