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lark bunting, Calamospiza melanocorys, which ata distance from the observer 
greatly resembles the bobolink. 
1839. TownsEenp, J. K. Narrative of a Journey across the Rocky Mountains 
to the Columbia River and a visit to the Sandwich Islands, Chili, etc., with a 
scientific appendix. By John K. Townsend, member of the Academy of Natural 
Sciences of Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Henry Perkins, 134 Chestnut street. 
Boston: Perkins & Marvin—1839.  8vo, pp. i-viii, 1-352. Contains Appendix: 
Catalogue of the birds found in the territory of the Oregon, pp. 331-352. 
The author was accompanied on this trip by Mr. Thomas Nuttall. The refer- 
ences to Kansas species are incidental and no additions to the list are made. 
1839. Maxrmittan Prinz zu Wiep. Reise in Das Innere Nord-America in den 
jahren 1832 bis 1834. Von Maximilian Prinz zu Wied. Mit 48 Kupfern, 33 Vig- 
netten, veilen Holzschnitten, und einer Charte. Erster Band. [Zweiter Band]. 
Coblenz, 1839 [1841] BeiJ. Heelscher. 2 vols., 4to. Vol. I, 1839, pp. v—xvi, 1-654. 
Vol. II, 1841, pp. i-xxiv, 1-688. Separate atlas of folio plates, and one map. 
A sumptuous and valuable work, of which only three or four copies are known 
in America. One of these is in the library of our State Historical Society. A 
French edition is more common. The author’s journey was by way of the Mis- 
souri river, both in going westward and returning. The work is rich in observa- 
tions on the minerals, plants, animals, and Indians of the country. Nebraska 
and Missouri are each favored with a larger list of birds seen than is our state. 
New records for Kansas are: Fulica americana, Branta canadensis (breeding, 
see Lewis and Clarke, 1814), Aix sponsa, Cathartes aura, Circus hudsonius, 
Aquila chrysaetus, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus, Spinus tristis, Passerina 
cyanea, Cardinalis cardinalis, Vireo olivaceus, and Sylvania mitrata. 
1840. Nurrauy, T. A Manual of the Ornithology of the United States and of 
Canada. By Thomas Nuttall, A. M., F.L.8., etc. Second edition, with addi- 
tions. [Vol.I.] The Land Birds. Boston: Hilliard, Gray & Co. MDCCCXL. 
[ Vol. IL.] The Water Birds. [Same imprint and date.] 2 vols., 12mo, pp. —, —, 
wood cuts. 
The citation is from Doctor Coues’s Bibliography. I have not handled this. 
edition. It contains the additions to the North American list discovered by Mr. 
Townsend and Mr. Nuttall in their journey together across the continent. 
1840-44. Aupuson, J.J. The Birds of America, from drawings made in the 
United States and their territories. By John James Audubon, F. R.S. 8. L. & 
E. [ete.] Vol. I[-VII]. New York: Published by J.J. Audubon. Philadelphia: 
J. B. Chevalier. 1840{-44]. 7 vols., large 8vo, pp. —, 500 plates. 
The appendix to the last volume contains the additions to his former work, of 
birds noticed in the West by Townsend, Nuttall, Baird, and Audubon. There is 
implied, but no direct mention of species as found in the territory now included 
in Kansas. 
1844. Greaoc, JostaH. Commerce of the Prairies, or the Journal of a Santa 
Fe Trader during eight expeditions across the great western prairies, and a 
residence of nearly nine years in northern Mexico. Illustrated with maps and 
engravings. By Josiah Gregg. In two volumes. Vol. I{II]. New York: J. & 
H. G. Langley, 8 Astor House, 1844. 2 vols., 12mo, pp. —. 
Adds to our bird fauna Grus americana and Grus mexicana. 
1845. Fremont, Joun C. Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky 
Mountains in the year 1842 and to Oregon and north California in the years 
1843-4. By Brev.-Capt. J. C. Fremont, of the topographical engineers, under 
