| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Naturgeschichte des Fasans : Ein Auszug aus den Schriften der bewährtesten Naturforscher
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| Original Publication |
Frankfurt and Leipzig: Brönner, 1780.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski, Richard Scheibel, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
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| Summary |
"Naturgeschichte des Fasans: Ein Auszug aus den Schriften der bewährtesten Naturforscher" is a scientific publication likely written in the late 18th century. The book explores the natural history of the pheasant, detailing its characteristics, habitat, and distribution, primarily based on the findings of various esteemed naturalists. It serves as an examination of the pheasant, its varieties, and its behavioral traits. In this comprehensive study of the pheasant, the author meticulously details the bird's origins, particularly its native lands, and traces its spread across Europe, Asia, and into Africa. The text discusses the physical description of different species of pheasants, including their plumage and behavior. Furthermore, it explores their nesting and breeding practices, dietary preferences, and the challenges they face both in the wild and when domesticated. The book provides a wealth of information on the challenges of breeding pheasants in captivity, stressing the importance of suitable conditions and food for their health and survival. Overall, it portrays the pheasant as a captivating subject of study within the broader context of ornithology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
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| Subject |
Pheasants
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71920 |
| Release Date |
Oct 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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