Birds Of Long Island (1844)

The Birds of Long Island is a comprehensive book written by J. P. Giraud Jr. in 1844. The book is dedicated to the study of the avian fauna of Long Island, New York. It provides a detailed description of the various bird species found in the region, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific family of birds. The author also includes illustrations of the birds, which are drawn with great detail and accuracy. The book is a valuable resource for bird enthusiasts, ornithologists, and anyone interested in the natural history of Long Island. It is considered a classic work in the field of ornithology and has been used as a reference by many researchers over the years. Overall, The Birds of Long Island is an essential read for anyone interested in the study of birds and their natural habitats.Relatively little first-hand is known of J[acob] P[ost] Giraud, Jr.�������s life, other than that he lived in New York, traveled in adjoining states, had a keen interest in ornithology, was familiar with the works of earlier authorities, and sport-hunted on Long Island. He does not appear in major biographical or bibliographical references. To appreciate Giraud�������s work, one needs to place it into a time-frame. The Introduction to his opus is dated June 1843. Only a few significant books on American ornithology had been published by then. They included: Alexander Wilson�������s, 9-volume American Ornithology (1808-14)John James Audubon�������s 4-volume The Birds of America (1827-38) and his 5-volume Ornithological Biography (1813-39). Thomas Nuttall�������s A Manual of the Ornithology of the United States and of Canada, The Water Birds (1834), and The Land Birds (1840). Giraud�������s contribution followed these major, well-known contributions by only a few years, in Wilson�������s case, about three decades. Further, Giraud�������s Birds of Long Island must be among the very first comprehensive regional avian works. Oddly, it is relatively little known.--Henry M. Reeves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.