Life Histories of North American Gulls and Terns

The book is in good condition with some signs of wear typical for its age. The cover shows slight edge wear and minor scuffing. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. The spine is firm, and there are no signs of it being an ex-library copy.

"Life Histories of North American Gulls and Terns" by Arthur Cleveland Bent, published by Dover Publications, Inc. in New York in 1963, is a comprehensive account of the natural history of gulls and terns found across North America. This work is an unabridged and unaltered reprint of the original 1921 publication by the United States Government Printing Office. Bent, a renowned ornithologist, provides detailed observations and insights into the behaviors, habitats, and life cycles of these bird species. This Dover edition, notable for its accessibility and affordability, reproduces plates originally in color in black and white. It offers a valuable resource for both amateur birdwatchers and professional ornithologists. The book is in paperback format, with no dust jacket, and is in good condition with minor wear consistent with age.