SONGS OF THE 

 BIRDS 



By 



WALTER GARSTANG,M.A.,D.sc., 



PROFESSOR OF ZOOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 



Illustrated by J. A. SHEPHERD 



Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. net. 



A description of the origin and develop- 

 ment of music from the songs of birds, 

 with reproductions of the songs set to 

 human consonants and music. 



*' Full of original remarks and good observation. Dr. Gar- 

 stang has enjoyed writing his book, and has felt what he says 

 before he has written it."— Viscountess Grey (in a two- 

 column review in the Times.) 



** A triumph of loving and careful observation. A delightful 

 book, delightfully illustrated." — Morning Post. 



"One of the most delicious books. Every lover of the 

 country should read it. Altogether a book to love and a book 

 to \ict^"—Briiish Weekly. 



"After studying this charming book the most ignorant 

 listener of the countryside should be able to recognize the 

 individuals in the feathered c\io\x.— John 0' London's Weekly. 



JOHN UNE THE BODLEY HEAD LTD , VIGO ST.,W.l 



