The Bird Its Form and Function (Classic Reprint) by C. William Beebe

by William Beebe, Unknown Author

Beebe's second book, The Bird, Its Form and Function, was published in 1906. This book was a reworking of a manuscript that Beebe had submitted to Henry Holt in 1902, but which Holt had asked him to expand into a major work on birds. In its finished form it represented a new kind of nature writing in that, although it presented technical information about bird biology and evolution, it did so in a way meant to be accessible to a general audience. It also represented an important turning point for Beebe, because in contrast to his youthful fascination with adding animals to his collection, in this book he was beginning to emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation. (Source: Wikipedia)

Paperback

First published January 1, 1906

About the author

Numerous expeditions of Charles William Beebe, American naturalist, explorer, and author, include a record oceanic descent in a bathysphere, which he helped to design in 1934.

William Beebe worked as a marine biologist and entomologist. For the zoological society of New York, he conducted his deep dives, and people remember his prolific scientific writing for both academic and popular audiences.

He also wrote under the names Charles William and C. William Beebe.

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Reviews

[Brychan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although it's old the book hasn't aged too badly. The passion Beebe had for the subject comes across strongly and makes it very enjoyable to read. It covers a lot of content without going too far into details, which makes it interesting and accessible to casual readers like myself. I would recommend it if you're interested in ornithology and have access to it.