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both of which birds were discovered to be breeding in 

 the district by Mr. Witherby in 1899. Notwithstanding 

 all endeavours the eggs of these birds were not found 

 until, as Pearson expressed it, they were hatched, and 

 although the young in down which were brought home 

 were no great recompense to so keen an egg-collector, 

 they were nevertheless of more real scientific interest 

 than the eggs, which were already well known. 



The results of these three visits are recorded by 

 Pearson in a most interesting book, very admirably 

 illustrated, entitled Three Summers among the Birds 

 of Russian Lapland. These two volumes remain as a 

 lasting memorial to a hard-working, zealous, and accurate 

 ornithologist. 



Henry Pearson was a man of fine physique, capable of 

 long and continuous exertion. He never spared himself 

 and never recorded an observation until he had thoroughly 

 convinced himself of its accuracy. In the preparation 

 for and carrying out of his numerous expeditions he 

 showed his marked ability for organization. In the 

 memories of those who had the privilege of sharing in his 

 adventures, he will be remembered as a very pleasant and 

 agreeable companion, and a most considerate host. For 

 several years past he spent his summers in his much 

 loved Norway, where he had acquired a salmon-river. 



For a number of years Henry Pearson was on the 

 council of the Royal Horticultural Society, he was a 

 Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and a Member 

 of the British Ornithologists' Union and Club. 



