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Birds of Song and Story

by Elizabeth Grinnell

This mother and son team, each distinguished in their field, collaborate to give charming portraits of a dozen of our favorite song birds. Their use of poetry and flowing prose makes each of these birds come alive in and endearing and accessible way.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1901

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Elizabeth Grinnell

United States

Sarah Elizabeth Pratt Grinnell was an American writer, clubwoman, and naturalist, based in Pasadena, California. Sarah Elizabeth Pratt was born in Brooks, Maine, the daughter of Joseph Howland Pratt a...

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