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! PART I. 
FIELD ORNITHOLOGY. 
§ 1. Implements for collecting, and theirpse . . . . - 1 ee ee ee ee 1 
§ 2 Dogs . . Baad Se is lak Ag mr der cween ia! gta. leh BP Ee <9 9 
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§ 4. Hygiene of collectorship. . - 2 ee ee eee ee ee ee ee OD 
§ 5. Registration and labelling . . . SB iae ae! a. - 21 
§ 6. Instruments, materials, and fixtures fot j preparing : etelains Ry Toate es ar Riowoen see “OB 
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§ 8. Miscellaneous particulars a GRO Be ah ae Se ae ed Bs al 45 
§ 9. Collection of nests andeggs . - - 6 6 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee BO 
§10. Care ofacollection . 6 6 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee BM 
PART II. 
GENERAL ORNITHOLOGY. 
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§ 2. Principles and practice of toustiicattats i ree teh ae ee en Ry Gor are aes OD 
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&. The topography of birds . © 6 6 6 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee OT 
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