Bøker av Douglas Dewar

"Glimpses Of Indian Birds" is an ancient nature non-fiction story book written by Douglas Dewar. "Glimpses Of Indian Birds" is an important manual for birders, environmental lovers, and conservationists interested by the Indian subcontinent's avian variety. The book, which became written by way of manner of said naturalist Douglas Dewar, provides readers with an interesting take a look at India's various birds. Douglas Dewar's "Glimpses Of Indian Birds" has been diagnosed because the authoritative artwork on the scenario, developing our awareness of the avian global and inspiring admiration for nature's splendor. The book's emphasis on conservation demonstrates Dewar's self-discipline to retaining India's bird historical past for destiny generations. Dewar's information is apparent in his amusing narrative fashion, making the book handy to every professional birdwatchers and beginners alike.

This comprehensive guide to the birds of the Himalayas and Kashmir is a must-have for any birdwatcher or nature enthusiast. It provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of species, along with tips for spotting them in the wild.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pre-Darwinian Evolutionists¿Causes which led to the speedy triumph of the theory of Natural Selection¿Nature of the opposition which Darwin had to overcome¿Post-Darwinian biology¿Usually accepted classification of present-day biologists as Neo-Lamarckians and Neo-Darwinians is faulty¿Biologists fall into three classes rather than twöNeo-Lamarckism: its defects¿Wallaceism: its defects¿Neo-Darwinism distinguished from Neo-Lamarckism and Wallaceism¿Neo-Darwinism realises the strength and weakness of the theory of Natural Selection, recognises the complexity of the problems which biologists are endeavouring to solve. Darwinism and evolution are not interchangeable terms. On this fact it is impossible to lay too much emphasis. Charles Darwin was not the originator of the theory of evolution, nor even the first to advocate it in modern times. The idea that all existing things have been produced by natural causes from some primordial material is as old as Aristotle. It was lost sight of in the mental stagnation of the Middle Ages. In that dark period zoological science was completely submerged. It was not until men shook off the mental lethargy that had held them for many generations that serious attention was paid to biology. From the moment when men began to apply scientific methods to that branch of knowledge the idea of evolution found supporters.

This hand-book is a guide to the English pre-Mutiny records located in the government record rooms of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. It provides historical context and practical guidance for those interested in exploring these records, making it an essential resource for historians and genealogists.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"A Bird Calendar for Northern India" by Douglas Dewar is a comprehensive guide to the bird species found in northern India. The book is organized into twelve chapters, each devoted to a specific month of the year, and includes detailed descriptions of the birds that can be seen during that time. The book begins with an overview of the geography and climate of northern India, which provides the context for the bird species found there. Each chapter includes a list of the birds that are likely to be seen during that month, along with information on their behavior, habitat, and distribution. Dewar's writing is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both birdwatching enthusiasts and those with a general interest in natural history. He also provides numerous anecdotes and observations drawn from his own experiences, which add a personal touch to the text. Overall, "A Bird Calendar for Northern India" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the birds of this region. It provides a detailed and informative account of the avian fauna of northern India, as well as practical advice for birdwatching in the area.

Birds of the Plains , is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We havent used any OCR or photocopy to produce this book. The whole book has been typeset again to produce it without any errors or poor pictures and errant marks.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We havent used any OCR or photocopy to produce this book. The whole book has been typeset again to produce it without any errors or poor pictures and errant marks.

First published in 1928, this vintage book contains a detailed guide to game birds, with a special focus on those native to England. Including lots of useful and interesting information, this profusely-illustrated handbook will appeal to those with an interest in hunting, and it would make for a fine addition to ornithological collections. Contents include: "Game Birds in General", "Characteristics and Classification of Game Birds", "Coloration of Game Birds", "The Moult of Game birds", "Game Bird Hybrids", "British Game Birds", "The Pheasant", "The Partridge", "The Red-legged Partridge", "The Quail", "The Grouse", "The Black Grouse", "The Snipe", "The Jack Snipe", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.