"The WorhVs Most Perfect Zoological Monograph" 



A MONOGRAPH 

 OF THE PHEASANTS 



By WILLIAM BEEBE 



Published by the New York Zoological Society 

 with the cooperation of Col. Anthony R. Kuser 



THIS magnificent work, to be completed in four 

 royal quarto volumes, describes the haunts, 

 habits, and plumages of the most brilliant family 

 of birds. It appeals equally to the layman and the 

 scientist. Richly illustrated with reproductions in color 

 of exquisite paintings by Thorburn, Lodge, Knight, 

 Fuertes, and Jones; also many photographs and maps. 



Only 400 copies are available for sale in America. 

 Volume I is now ready for distribution. Price ^62.50 

 each volume. 



Prospectus, specimen plate, and subscription blank 

 sent on application to the New York Zoological 

 Society, Zoological Park, New York. 



"Far in advance of all other books written on the subject, and . . . 

 welcome alike to the ornithologist, the aviculturist, and the sportsman." 

 — Nature (England). 



"A magnificent work of art, as well as a most valuable contribution 

 to our knowledge of one of the most resplendent families of birds." — 

 Ibis (England). 



"There can be no question that Mr. Beebe's "Monograph of the 

 Pheasants" will rank as the standard work on the subject." — Country 

 Life (London). 



"It pulses with life and interest and the charming personal touch of 

 the author. Its scope is broad, its plan is new and original, and it grips 

 the reader with a warm and masterful hand. It tells the reader the 

 things that he most wishes to know about these strange and beautiful 

 birds." — Dr. Wm. T. Hornaday. 



