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old Gray. This is a satisfaction also, not only because it is less 

 confusing to the would-be student, but also because it is evidence 

 that at last systematists are agreed upon some principles of nomen- 

 clature and a rule of priority, so that we may hope in time to have 

 agreement in all texts in the scientific naming. 



Michigan Bird Life, Walter B. Barrows, pp. xiv + 822. Special 

 Bulletin of the Department of Zoology and Physiology, Michigan 

 Agricultural College, published by the College. 



A History of the Game Birds, Wild Fowl and Shore Birds of 

 Massachusetts and Adjacent States, Edward H. Forbush. Pp. x + 

 622. Issued by the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture. 



Every bird enthusiast will appreciate these two sumptuous bird 

 books. Professor Barrows has long been known because of his 

 bird studies. He has for years been identified with every effort to 

 conserve the bird life of Michigan and no one is more familiar with 

 the birds of this state, nor better able to write accurately and 

 interestingly. The bulletin covers all birds known to occur in the 

 state. Under each bird there are given a list of synonyms, both a 

 popular and technical description, discussion of the range, habits, 

 nest and eggs and extensive notes on local peculiarities both from 

 Professor Barrow's personal observations and those of his numerous 

 correspondents in the state extending over a period of many years. 

 There are also good keys to the species under each group, and keys 

 to the families, genera, etc. 



Mr. Forbush's volume is a companion to a previous one from 

 the same source. Useful Birds and their Protection. After a 

 brief introduction (38 pages) Part I is devoted to "A History of the 

 Birds now Hunted for Food or Sport in Massachusetts or Adjacent 

 States, 360 pages. Part II deals with these birds formerly 

 hunted now extinct (4 species) or extirpated (4 species). Part III, 

 112 pages is on "The Conservation of Game Birds, Wild Fowl and 

 Shore Birds." 



Mr. Forbush is State Ornithologist of Massachusetts, a keen 

 observer, an enthusiastic bird student and a writer of repute. 

 Part III is perhaps the best part of the book, not because the other 

 parts are not excellent but because there has seldom if ever been 

 put up a stronger plea for bird protection both in facts cited and 

 method of presentation. 



