Description: This captivating exploration delves into the enchanting world of birdsong, inviting readers to experience the symphony of nature through a new lens. Set against the backdrop of burgeoning scientific interest in the natural world, the author, a dedicated observer of avian melodies, challenges the notion that birdsong is mere instinctual expression. Instead, they posit that birds possess an inherent musicality, driven by a love for both music itself and their feathered companions. Through meticulous analysis and charming anecdotes, the author unveils the intricacies of birdsong, revealing the rhythmic patterns, tonal qualities, and unique scales that distinguish each species. Drawing comparisons to human musical traditions, from Scottish folk melodies to the works of renowned composers, the author illuminates the remarkable sophistication of these winged musicians. This book is not simply a scientific treatise; it is an invitation to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world. It encourages us to listen more closely to the melodies that surround us, recognizing birdsong as a window into the boundless horizon of a richer, more vibrant world than we may have ever imagined. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Field Book of Wild Birds and Their Music : A Description of the Character and Music of Birds, Intended to Assist in the Identification of Species Common in the United States East of the Rocky Mountains (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 530 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Item Height: 1.1 in
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 24.8 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: F. Schuyler Mathews
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
