BIRDS OF THE PLAINS 
By DOUGLAS DEWAR, F.z.s., L.¢.s. 
AUTHOR OF “ BOMBAY BUCKS,” ETC. 
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS 
Demy 8vo. 105. 6d. net 
PRESS OPINIONS 
Globe.—"* Mr. Dewar is not only a keen and patient observer, but he is 
gifted with the descriptive art in high degree, and his vivacious 
style icates the ch ters and habits of birds with unerring 
fidelity and infinite spirit.’’ 
Sportsnean.—* Mr, Dewar has a delightfully simple and quaintly 
humorous way of expressing himself, and his clever word- -pictures 
of bird life make charming reading.” 
Truth.—" The volume is handsomely produced, and, like its pre- 
decessor, it has a number of remarkably fine illustrations.” 
Manchester Guardian.—' Those who enjoyed ‘Bombay Ducks’ will 
welcome ‘ Birds of the Plains." His breezy style is pleasant and 
easy reading. The photographs deserve the highest praise.” 
Daily Chronicle.—"' Here is a work worthy of all commendation to 
those who love birds, and is ably seconded by Captain Fayrer’s 
excellent photographs.” 
Saturday Review.—‘‘ There is much to commend in the book.” 
Literary World,—"' Mr. Dewar tells us with charm and with a point 
a great deal about many of the birds inhabiting the plains of India.” 
Guardian,—"' This book is written in a popular and entertaining style.” 
Outlook.—' Birds of the Plains’ in all respects is a book to be 
acquired.” 
Evening Standard.—' Mr. Dewar has already made himself well 
known as an able and attractive writer on Indian birds.” i 
Daily Graphic.— A work which all bird lovers will welcome, and the 
wider their knowledge the deeper will be their pleasure. The book 
is beautifully illustrated from photographs by Captain Fayrer.” 
Daily Express.—“ Students of ornithology and bird lovers who pleasured 
in the pages of Mr, Dewar's ‘ Bombay Ducks’ will find no less 
delight in his new book. Mr. Dewar sacrifices nothing of scientific 
accuracy in telling about his feathered friends in a light, sprightly 
and thoroughly entertaining manner. Captain Fayrer's photo- 
graphs form a charming feature of the book.” 
Pall Mall Gazette.—'' Mr. Dewar's volume is one of the best recent 
examples of sound information conveyed in attractive literary 
form.” 
