T a Coward – författare

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. The Migration of Birds by T. A. Coward was first published in 1912 and reissued as this third edition in 1929. The volume presents an account of the migratory habits of birds, containing established observations as well as some speculative suggestions regarding potential discoveries.

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge County Geographies were designed to provide a series of concise guides to British regions. Aimed at the general reader, they combined a comprehensive approach to various aspects of physical and human geography with an emphasis on clarity. This guide to Cheshire by T. A. Coward was first published in 1910. The text is interspersed with numerous illustrative figures and also contains a list of the chief towns and villages within the county.

“The Life of Birds” is a vintage treatise on birds, exploring their natural history, life cycle, habits, enemies, conservation, and much more. Written in clear language and profusely illustrated, this comprehensive volume is ideal for anyone with an interest in learning more about our feathered friends, and it is not to be missed by birdwatchers and ornithologists. Contents include: “The Bird”, “Courtship and Mating”, “Making the Home”, “The Egg”, “Nursery Days”, “Food and How it is Obtained”, “Migration—Going Out into the World”, “Enemies of Birds”, “Ancestors of Birds”, “The Mind of the Bird”, “The Value of Birds”, “Bird Protection”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are 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 and biography of the author.

“Life of the Wayside and Woodland” is a vintage guide to ''woodcraft'', the knowledge and understanding of woodland countryside and its animal inhabitants. It aims to present the reader with suggestions for the methods of studying nature as a whole, concentrating on where to find the varied woodland life that we can see, watch and enjoy. Highly recommended for nature lovers and keen naturalists. Thomas Coward (1867 – 1933) was an English ornithologist and amateur astronomer. He wrote on natural history, local history and Cheshire for a number of publications and books. Other notable works by this author include: “The Vertebrate Fauna of Cheshire and Liverpool Bay” (1910), “The Migration of Birds” (1912), and “Bird Haunts and Nature Memories” (1922). Contents include: “Collectors and Collecting”, “January – February”, “March – April”, “May – June”, “July – August”, “September – October”, “November – December”, “Hints On Collecting and Preserving”, “Reference Books”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are 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 biography of the author.

“Cheshire” takes a detailed look at this beautiful English county, exploring its people, places, and customs. This illustrated volume will appeal to those with an interest in history of Cheshire or those looking for a glimpse into England in the late nineteenth century. Contents include: “Cheshire and Chester”, “Wirral—The Dee Side”, “Wirral—The Mersey Side”, “The Royal Forest of Delamere”, “The Forest Outskirts”, “The Story of Vale-Royal”, “The Dee Valley and the Welsh Border”, “Beeston Castle and the Peckfortons”, “Nantwich and Combermere”, “Halton and Norton”, “The Roads from Warrington”, “Northwich and Salt”, “South of the Lancashire Border”, etc. Thomas Coward (1867 – 1933) was an English ornithologist and amateur astronomer. He wrote on natural history, local history and Cheshire for a number of publications and books. Other notable works by this author include: “The Vertebrate Fauna of Cheshire and Liverpool Bay” (1910), “The Migration of Birds” (1912), and “Bird Haunts and Nature Memories” (1922). Many vintage books such as this are 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 biography of the author.

This book offers the reader extensive information on birds, with a special focus on mating and the growth of their offspring. This informative volume will appeal to those with an interest in raising young birds, and it would make for a fantastic addition to ornithological collections. Contents include: “Nests”, “Concerning Eggs”, “The Nestling, The Helpless Group”, “The Nestling, The Precocious Group”, “Behaviour of the Young”, “Behaviour of the Parents”, “Food and Feeding”, “Lessons and Language”, “Adolescence”, “Maturity”, “Maturity—continued. Courtship and Display”, etc. Thomas Coward (1867 – 1933) was an English ornithologist and amateur astronomer. He wrote on natural history, local history and Cheshire for a number of publications and books. Other notable works by this author include: “The Vertebrate Fauna of Cheshire and Liverpool Bay” (1910), “The Migration of Birds” (1912), and “Bird Haunts and Nature Memories” (1922). Many vintage books such as this are 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 and biography of the author.

“Bird Life at Home and Abroad” is a wonderful little volume full of anecdotes and observations related to bird watching across the globe. These musings and recollections are highly readable and interesting, and are not to be missed by fans of ornithology or nature writing. Contents include: “The Flamingo in France”, “Provence in Autumn”, “The Mere”, “The Shore”, “Hautes—Pyrénées”, “Basses—Pyrénées”, “In the Bay of Biscay”, “The Shetlands”, “Boxie Hill”, “The Cliffs”, “Moor and Loch”, “Holland”, “The Polder”, “Dune and Marsh”, “An Unattractive Bird-Haunt”, “An Unattractive Bird-Haunt”, etc. Thomas Coward (1867 – 1933) was an English ornithologist and amateur astronomer. He wrote on natural history, local history and Cheshire for a number of publications and books. Other notable works by this author include: “The Vertebrate Fauna of Cheshire and Liverpool Bay” (1910), “The Migration of Birds” (1912), and “Bird Haunts and Nature Memories” (1922). Many vintage books such as this are 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 and biography of the author.

This vintage book looks at the problems that are caused by various birds and, to a lesser extent, other animals in America. It explores the effects these animals have on other animals and plant life, including crops, orchards, gardens, farmland, etc., offering information on how these problems can be dealt with or avoided. This volume is highly recommended for American farmers and is not to be missed by those with an interest in ornithology. Contents include: “The Starling—A Problem”, “The Crossbill—An Erratic Bird”, “The Squirrel Problem”, “The Mind of the Bird”, “The Mind of the Insect”, “Bluff”, “The Real Bird”, “Trans-Atlantic Migration”, “Bird Marking”, “Orientation”, “Birds and the Law”, “In Hungarian Marshes”, “The Puszta”, “Up the Danube”, “Midsummer”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are 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 biography of the author.