Word: arctics
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...into instant favor. But there is evidently much original work in Mr. Chamberlain's book, which is very comprehensive and includes every known bird of today in this part of the country. No bird that can be found east of the Mississippi River, from the Gulf stream to the Arctic Ocean is omitted from the list - even the penguin and frigate, or man-of-war bird, - which have nearly vanished from this country, - are mentioned. Mr. Chamberlain shows great sympathy with his subject, and has treated it, while to a certain extent scientifically, yet in so direct and simple...