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The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America / A full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, with a comparison of the merits of breech-loaders and muzzle-loaders cover

The Game-Birds of the Coasts and Lakes of the Northern States of America / A full account of the sporting along our sea-shores and inland waters, with a comparison of the merits of breech-loaders and muzzle-loaders

By Robert Barnwell Roosevelt
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The work surveys the pursuit and protection of coastal and inland game birds in northern regions, outlining appropriate seasons, ethical considerations, and the limits of commercial hunting. It compares breech-loading and muzzle-loading firearms and reports field trials and gunnery advice. Detailed chapters describe species, habits, and habitat of snipe, plover, rail, ducks, geese, and other bay-birds, with practical techniques for shooting from shore, boats, blinds, or batteries. Equipment, clothing, retrievers, club-house practices, and trap-shooting rules are given alongside anecdotes and moral reflections on sport. An appendix supplies ornithological descriptions and shooting regulations to aid identification and responsible practice.

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Robert Barnwell Roosevelt

Robert Barnwell Roosevelt was an American author and naturalist known for his contributions to outdoor literature, particularly in the realms of fishing and hunting. He wrote extensively about the joys and practicalities of rural life, as seen in his notable work "Five Acres Too Much," which explores amateur farming and the benefits of country living. Roosevelt also authored several guides on game fishing and bird hunting, including "Florida and the Game Water-Birds of the Atlantic Coast" and "The Game Fish of the Northern States and British Provinces." His writings reflect a deep appreciation for nature and the sporting life, making him a significant figure in 19th-century American outdoor literature.

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