Life Histories of North American Shore Birds: Part I

The book is in good condition for its age, with some wear visible on the cover edges and spine. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket present, typical for a paperback edition of this era.

"Life Histories of North American Shore Birds: Part I" by Arthur Cleveland Bent is a detailed exploration of the shore birds found across North America. Published by Dover Publications, Inc. in New York, this 1962 Dover Edition is an unabridged and unaltered republication of the work originally released in 1927 by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Bent, a renowned ornithologist, provides comprehensive life histories of various species such as phalaropes, snipes, and sandpipers. This edition is significant for collectors and researchers interested in historical ornithological studies. The book is out of print in its original form, making this Dover Edition a valuable resource for those interested in the natural history of North American avifauna. The condition is consistent with age, showing some wear on the cover but maintaining structural integrity.