Animals

Overview: Mrs. Power O’Donoghue’s 1887 work, “Riding for Ladies: With Hints on the Stable,” is a comprehensive guide to equestrianism, focusing particularly on the needs and challenges faced by women…

Overview:  I’m Mrs. Power O’Donoghue, and I’m here to share my passion for horses and riding with ladies. I’ll guide you through everything you need to know, from picking the…

Overview: This magazine, “Birds,” published in 1897 by the Nature Study Publishing Company, showcased a collection of color photographs of various North American birds. Each bird is presented with a…

Overview: Douglas Dewar’s 1915 book, “Birds of the Indian Hills,” is a captivating account of the avian inhabitants of the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. Dewar, a keen observer of nature,…

Overview: This captivating volume from 1897, part of a larger series, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of a variety of North American birds. The text, a delightful blend…

Overview: The text is a comprehensive guide to the birds of the Rocky Mountains, specifically Colorado. The author, Leander Keyser, explores the diverse avian life of the region, highlighting the…

Overview: This publication, “Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 1, No. 4,” is a fascinating glimpse into the world of birds in the late 19th century. It features detailed descriptions…

Overview: “Birds in Town & Village” by W. H. Hudson is a captivating exploration of avian life in England, blending meticulous observations with poetic reflections. Hudson unveils the intricate world…

Overview: “A Bird Calendar for Northern India” by Douglas Dewar is a fascinating and detailed account of the avian life in Northern India, specifically the United Provinces and Punjab. The…