Beautiful Birds by Edmund Selous
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"Beautiful Birds" by Edmund Selous is a charming nature book written in the early 20th century. The book explores the stunning beauty of various bird species, focusing particularly on Birds of Paradise and their adaptations. It emphasizes not only their physical beauty but also the ecological and ethical implications of their existence, addressing the cruel practice of hunting them for ornamentation. The opening of the book presents a vivid appreciation for the
aesthetics of birds, contrasting them with butterflies while showcasing the captivating colors and characteristics of various species found in nature, such as the Kingfisher and the Thrush. Selous introduces readers to the cruel reality that the beauty of these birds has led to their systematic destruction by human hands, urging empathy and conservation. He cleverly personifies Nature and her creations, emphasizing the need to awaken a sense of compassion in humans, particularly women, who are depicted as the primary offenders in the quest for beauty derived from the dead bodies of these birds. The narrative sets a gentle yet urgent tone for the animal welfare message that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Selous, Edmund, 1857-1934 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Astley, Hubert D., 1860-1925 |
| Title | Beautiful Birds |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Birds of paradise (Birds) -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50777 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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