Life Histories of North American Wood Warblers, Part One and Part Two

by Arthur Cleveland Bent

2022 · DigiCat

Arthur Cleveland Bent's seminal work, 'Life Histories of North American Wood Warblers, Part One and Part Two,' emerges as a cornerstone in ornithological literature, providing meticulous detail on the behaviors, environments, and characteristics of a captivating group of avian species. Bent's prose combines scientific rigor with accessible language, turning detailed observations into a narrative that captures the vibrance of these creatures within their natural habitats. Respected within the scientific community for the exhaustive research and clarity of presentation, this two-part volume has been carefully reproduced by DigiCat Publishing, thereby preserving Bent's original insights and continuing its legacy within both academia and the enthusiastic lay reader's library. The literary style harks back to a tradition of scholarly writing, seeking to inform through measured exposition and narrative coherence, a testament to its era and Bent's unique approach to ornithology. Arthur Cleveland Bent stood as an authoritative figure in early 20th-century ornithology, dedicating his life's work to the study and documentation of avian species. His dedication to the field partly stemmed from his membership in the American Ornithologists' Union and his personal passion for bird-watching, which translated into this magnus opus. The success of these volumes rested not merely on their scholastic merit but also on Bent's ability to convey the majesty of the warblers' lives, contextualised within the broader ecological fabric of North America. Bent's legacy is encapsulated in these texts, which continue to serve as an indispensable reference for ornithologists, biologists, and conservationists. Recommended for scholars and enthusiasts alike, 'Life Histories of North American Wood Warblers' stands as an enduring tribute to the manifold wonders of bird life. Readers will appreciate the care with which DigiCat Publishing has presented Bent's original work for a contemporary audience, ensuring that the historical importance and educational value of this treatise transcends time. Whether in print or ebook format, these volumes promise to enrich one's understanding of warblers and to engender a deeper appreciation for the meticulous study of wildlife. Bent's masterpiece remains an essential addition to the libraries of those who cherish the intersection of science, history, and the natural world.

Best Short Stories Omnibus - Volume 3

by H. and E. Heron, Sheridan Le Fanu, Charlotte Riddell, Flora Annie Steel, Amelia B. Edwards, Margaret Oliphant, Edward Bellamy, Arnold Bennett, S. Baring-Gould, Daniil Kharms, E. F. Benson, Ella D'Arcy, Jacques Futrelle, Frank Richard Stockton, John Kendrick Bangs, Kenneth Grahame, Julian Hawthorne, A. E. W. Mason, Richard Middleton, Pierre Louÿs, Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, Ethel Richardson, Gertrude Stein, E. Phillips Oppenheim, Arthur Quiller-Couch, Mór Jókai, Andy Adams, Bertha Sinclair, Fitz James O'Brien, Eleanor H. Porter, Valery Bryusov, John Ulrich Giesy, Otis Adelbert Kline, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Barry Pain, Gertrude Bennett, Francis Marion Crawford, William Pett Ridge, Gilbert Parker, Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford, Elizabeth Garver Jordan, Richard Austin Freeman, Alice Duer Miller, Leonard Merrick, Anthony Hope, Ethel Watts Mumford, Anne O'Hagan Shinn, B. M. Bower, August Nemo

2020 · Tacet Books

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains the stories of the following writers: - Sheridan Le Fanu - H. and E. Heron - Charlotte Riddell - Flora Annie Steel - Amelia B. Edwards - Margaret Oliphant - Edward Bellamy - Arnold Bennett - S. Baring-Gould - Daniil Kharms - E.F. Benson - John Buchan - Ella D'Arcy - Jacques Futrelle - Frank Richard Stockton - John Kendrick Bangs - Kenneth Grahame - Julian Hawthorne - A. E. W. Mason - Richard Middleton - Pierre Louÿs - Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole - Ethel Richardson - Gertrude Stein - E. Phillips Oppenheim - Arthur Quiller-Couch - Mór Jókai - Andy Adams - Bertha Sinclair - Fitz James O'Brien - Eleanor H. Porter - Valery Bryusov - John Ulrich Giesy - Otis Adelbert Kline - Paul Laurence Dunbar - Frank Lucius Packard - Barry Pain - Gertrude Bennett - Francis Marion Crawford - William Pett Ridge - Gilbert Parker - Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford - Elizabeth Garver Jordan - Richard Austin Freeman - Alice Duer Miller - Leonard Merrick - Anthony Hope - Ethel Watts Mumford - Anne O'Hagan Shinn - B. M. Bower

Ambition

by Arthur Cheney Train

1928

This novel features Clarice Hungerford, a beautiful and ambitious woman, who becomes involved with an equally ambitious lawyer, Simon Kent