The Birds of Calcutta

The Birds of Calcutta, penned by Frank Finn and originally published in 1904, offers a fascinating glimpse into the avian life of colonial Calcutta. This meticulously detailed work serves as both a field guide and a historical document, capturing a specific moment in the natural history of the region. Finn's engaging prose and keen observations bring the diverse bird species of Calcutta to life, making this book a valuable resource for ornithologists, historians, and anyone interested in the natural world of early 20th century India. Readers will appreciate Finn's dedication to accurately describing the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of the birds he encountered. "The Birds of Calcutta" stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of natural history writing and offers a unique perspective on the environmental landscape of a bygone era.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.