Excerpt from A Bird Calendar for Northern India I am indebted to the editor of The Pioneer for permission to republish the sketches that form this calendar, and to Mr. A. J. Currie for placing at my disposal his unpublished notes on the birds of the Punjab. Full descriptions of all the Indian birds of which the doings are chronicled in this calendar are to be found in the four volumes of the Fauna of British India devoted to birds; popular descriptions of the majority are given in my Indian Birds. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.

Globe.--"Mr. Dewar gives us something more than 'glimpses' of Indian bird-life in his very interesting volume." Standard.--"Not the least merit of the book is the author's unwillingness to take anything for granted." Spectator.--"We know nothing better to recommend to an amateur ornithologist who finds himself in India for the first time." Guardian.--"... vivid and delightful." Observer.--"... full of special knowledge." Scotsman.--"a lively and interesting series of short studies."

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In this fascinating study, Douglas Dewar provides a month-by-month guide to the birds of northern India. Using his extensive knowledge and experience, Dewar describes the habits and characteristics of a wide variety of species, making this book an essential resource for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from The Bird's Calendar Ornithology is well-nigh the humblest member in the fraternity of Natural Sciences. It has little or no recognition in school or college, and hitherto has excited comparatively little general interest. It is accounted a surprising thing when a person is found who can speak intelligently in regard to a dozen of the very commonest species of birds. Yet notwithstanding the slight hold this science seems to have upon the popular mind, we find that in every Natural History museum in the world the section that proves most generally attractive, and is most interestedly commented upon, is that containing the ornithological specimens. The public takes a lively interest in dead birds; why is it so indifferent to the living ones? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.

Discover the captivating allure of Northern India's feathered inhabitants in 'A Bird Calendar for Northern India' by Douglas Dewar. This delightful calendar unveils a stunning array of bird sketches, each representing a unique species awaiting your exploration. Immerse yourself in a year-long journey as each month unveils a new avian marvel, reminding us of the breathtaking diversity and natural beauty that Northern India beholds.