description of the of North Ameiica (south of Greenland and 
Alaska) and groups all the species according to size and color. The illus¬ 
trations are hy Mr. Edward Kiiohel. ‘-0. P. H.” 
“Chapters on the Natural History of the United States” by R. W. Shu- 
feldt M. D., Captain, Medical Department, U. S. Army (Retired). Asso¬ 
ciate in Zoology, Smithsonian Institution. Studer Brothers, publishers. 
156 Fifth Ave. New York. Issued under the auspicies of the Natural 
Science Association of America. New York, U. S. A. 1897. Large octa¬ 
vo. Extra cloth. Gold Top, cut or uucut edges. |3.50 net. 
“Chapters on the Natural History of the United States” is publication 
No. 2 issued under the auspices of the Natural Science Association of 
America, under vUiose auspices was issued as publication No. 1 that great 
work knwon Studer’s Popular Ornithology “The Birds of North America,” 
a superb imperial quarto volume of 110 artistic engraved colored plates, 12 
by 15 inches, representing all cur birds true to nature, with a copious text 
embracing the olscrvalicns made by the mos-t eminent writers on orni- 
tholcgy. Er. Shufeldt’s valuable new book (publication No. 2) is a hand¬ 
somely printed large octavo volume of 4C0 pages. It is illustrated by 
many full page plates and numerous text figures. The life histories are 
wmitten in a thcrcughly popular style and vill prove to be instructive to 
every student of nature. One of the chief features of the work consists of 
the elegant half-tone plates, reprcduced frem a series of photographs all 
made by Dr. Shufeldt himself from the living forms. The work is one of 
the best that has appeared of late years and should be in the library of 
every working ornithologist in the United States. “C. F. H.” 
“Bird Neighbors,” that most excellent,work by Neltje Blanchan, wfith 
an introduction by our favorite “John Burroughs,” is having a remarka¬ 
ble sale, the first edition of 5000 copies being exhausted soon after publica¬ 
tion. (published by Doubleday and & IMcClure Co.) A full review will be 
given in our next issue. “C. F. H.” 
Orel's Zoology, a reprint from Mr. Ord's private and only known copy 
of the Second American edition of Guchrie’s Geography (edited by Sam¬ 
uel N. Rhoades), came tco late for review in this issue of the Iowa Orni¬ 
thologist. Ord’s Zoology is indispensable to the werking zoologist. A re¬ 
view will be given in our next issue. “0. F. H.” 
Nests and Eggs of North American Birds (Fifth Edition) by Oliver Da¬ 
vie is announced by the publishers as ready for delivery March 1st. This 
is the fifth edition of this popular work and will undoubtedly have an im¬ 
mense sale. Our friend Davie is to be congratulated. “0. F. H.” 
The following books are announced by the publishers : 
“The Birds of North America” by Jacob H. Studer. Illustrated in 
colors. Studer Brothers. New York. |40 to $‘45, (Subscription price $20 
to $22,50). 
“Audubon and his Journals.” By Marla R. Audubon. With Notes by 
Dr Elliot Cones. Illustrated, 2 vols. 8vo. $7.50. 
“The Gallinaceous Game Birds of North America.” By Daniel G. El¬ 
liott. Second edition, illustrated, pp 220. Francis B. Harper. $2 50. 
