Description

The Folk Lore and Provincial Names of British Birds is a book written by Charles Swainson which provides a comprehensive guide to the traditional names and folklore associated with different species of birds found in Britain. The book contains detailed descriptions of over 200 different bird species, along with their common names, scientific names, and the various regional and local names by which they are known across the country. The author has also included numerous anecdotes and stories about the birds, as well as information about their habits, habitats, and behavior. The book is a valuable resource for ornithologists, bird watchers, and anyone with an interest in the natural history and folklore of Britain's avian wildlife.1886. The author has gathered, from various quarters, the provincial names of wild British birds, as well as the popular sayings and superstitions attached to them, and when possible illustrated them by references to similar beliefs prevalent among other nations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.