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BIRDS AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES, by Glover M. Allen. Dover Publications, 
Inc. 180 Varick St., New York 14, N. Y. 338 pp., 51 illust. 1925 (1962). 
$1.85. 
Once again we are able to obtain several long out-of-print books which 
are outstanding contributions in their respective fields. The following three 
books are available at a small fraction of the original price. 
Although there have been several outstanding general introductions 
to birds published in recent years, Dr. Allen’s book is still recognized as 
one of the best .The text is divided into fourteen sections. The first is 
devoted to human relations with birds, including such interesting topics 
as relations of birds to art; history of domestication, and folklore of birds. 
This is followed by a historical review of ornitholgy. Chapters two through 
four discuss the physiology of birds, starting with feathers and including 
coloration and its uses, skeletal structure, bills, feet, wings and bones. 
The last ten sections cover feeding habits; evolutionary origin (relation- 
ship to reptiles) and distribution; eggs, nest building, and breeding behavior; 
parasitic habits; senses and behavior; flight and song; resting, roosting 
and sleep, and migration. The final chapter is devoted to nomenclature and 
classification. This book is delightful reading and will certainly serve the 
layman as an excellent introduction to ornithology. 
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AUDUBON AND HIS JOURNALS, by John James Audubon, edited by 
Maria Audubon. Dover Publications, Inc., 180 Varick St., New York, N. Y. 
pp. 1-532, figs. vol. 1; pp. 1-554, figs. vol. 2. (1897) 1960. $2.25 each volume. 
This excellent work contains the writings of the great American 
naturalist and painter of birds. The European Journals fully describe 
the hardships encountered in getting subscribers for the monumental “Birds 
of America,” along with fascinating accounts of Europe and America in 
the early 1800’s. This is followed by Audubon’s Labrador Journals, from 
which authentic accounts of the flora and fauna hold the reader spell- 
bound. 
The Missouri River Journals make you feel as if you yourself were 
actually traveling through this uninhabited territory. Full accounts of the 
animals and birds encountered greatly enliven the exciting exploration. 
This is followed by “Episodes” which provide details of American frontier 
life. Anyone interested in natural history will be fascinated with these 
journals. 
MANUAL OF THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA, by Charles S. Sargent. 
Dover Publications, Inc., 180 Varick St., New York, N. Y. 2 volumes. 
pp. 910, figs. 1-783. (1922) 1961. $2.00 per volume. 
Anyone interested in dendrology will welcome the reappearance of 
Charles S. Sargent’s monumental “Manual,” which is unsurpassed in its 
field. Volume one ovens with a synopsis of the families of trees, broken 
down into 66 different categories. This is followed by an 11 page analytical 
key to the genera, which is based mainly on the leaf characteristics. Addi- 
tional keys to the species level are found within the text. The text consists 
of complete descriptions for every species found in the United States, 
Canada, and Alaska. Such distinguishing characters as leaves, flowers, 
seeds, bark, wood and distribution are thoroughly covered. Clear line 
pues illustrate leaves. flowers, and fruits for each species covered in 
e text. 
