About the book
The late Charlotte Hilton Green was an early and influential champion of the Tar Heel state’s natural environment, and her popular weekly column, 'Out-of-Doors in Carolina,' appeared in the Raleigh News and Observer for forty-two years (1932–74). A classic in the field of popular nature writing, Birds of the South was originally published by UNC Press in 1933, preceding by a year Roger Tory Peterson’s landmark volume, A Field Guide to the Birds.
In this engaging collection of her early newspaper columns, Green details more than sixty varieties of birds common to southern gardens, fields, and woods. Quotations, poems, and anecdotes complement the descriptions of each species and help to make the book accessible even to novice nature lovers.
In a new introduction and appendix, Eloise Potter highlights Green’s enduring contribution to nature study and brings the book’s scientific information up to date.
Editions of Birds of the South
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807801536
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807845165
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807866740
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890865878
Read an Excerpt
The late Charlotte Hilton Green was an early and influential champion of the Tar Heel state’s natural environment, and her popular weekly column, 'Out-of-Doors in Carolina,' appeared in the Raleigh News and Observer for forty-two years (1932–74). A classic in the field of popular nature writing, Birds of the South was originally published by UNC Press in 1933, preceding by a year Roger Tory Peterson’s landmark volume, A Field Guide to the Birds.
In this engaging collection of her early newspaper columns, Green details more than sixty varieties of birds common to southern gardens, fields, and woods. Quotations, poems, and anecdotes complement the descriptions of each species and help to make the book accessible even to novice nature lovers.
In a new introduction and appendix, Eloise Potter highlights Green’s enduring contribution to nature study and brings the book’s scientific information up to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birds of the South about?
The late Charlotte Hilton Green was an early and influential champion of the Tar Heel state’s natural environment, and her popular weekly column, 'Out-of-Doors in Carolina,' appeared in the Raleigh News and Observer for forty-two years (1932–74). A classic in the field of popular nature writing, Birds of the South was originally published by UNC Press in 1933, preceding by a year Roger Tory Peterson’s landmark volume, A Field Guide to the Birds.
In this engaging collection of her early newspaper columns, Green details more than sixty varieties of birds common to southern gardens, fields, and woods. Quotations, poems, and anecdotes complement the descriptions of each species and help to make the book accessible even to novice nature lovers.
In a new introduction and appendix, Eloise Potter highlights Green’s enduring contribution to nature study and brings the book’s scientific information up to date.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Birds of the South?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > Wildlife: general interest > Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest
Where can I read a sample of Birds of the South?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807801536
How long is Birds of the South and how many pages does it have?
Birds of the South has 348 page(s)
Is Birds of the South part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Chapel Hill Books
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Birds of the South?
Charlotte Hilton Green, Eloise F. Potter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Birds of the South is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807801536) and paperback(ISBN 9780807845165) and ebook(ISBN 9780807866740) and pdf(ISBN 9798890865878)
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