History of Canada. How few Canadians in the 

 rural districts, where birds abound, know much 

 about their feathered neighbours ! A careful 

 perusal of Dr. Ross's little book would give them 

 a new interest in those beautiful and musical 

 tribes of the air, 



" ' Who wander through the realms of space, 

 Free guests of earth and air.' " 



CJiristian Guardian. 



" In this little book we have a pleasantly written 

 account of the characters, habits, food, nests, eggs, 

 times of arrival and departure of the Canadian 

 birds. As a contribution to local Natural His- 

 tory this work must prove very useful, and it 

 will no- doubt tend to promote a fondness for 

 Ornithology in particular. * * * The work 

 deserves, and will doubtless receive, a cordial 

 reception from the Canadian public." Globe. 



" Those of our readers who wish to make 

 themselves acquainted with the Ornithology of 

 Canada, will find this book just what they require. 

 It is beautifully got up." Evangelical Witness. 



"Dr. A. M. Ross, the author of this little 

 work, has done good service by his recent con- 

 tribution to the literature of Canadian Natural 

 History. The book gives brief descriptions of 



