THE ENGLISH SPARROW IN NORTH AMERICA, ESPECIALLY IN ITS RELATIONS TO AGRICULTURE
1889 · Washington
by Barrows, Walter
Washington, 1889. 405pp. Folding map. Cloth. Hinges worn. Internally good. Prepared with C. Hart Merriam. The "Columbian Exchange" of New World and Old World animals is always fascinating. When one considers the horse, the potato, and various diseases, the effect of the mingling strains is intense. This is especially true in the case of a pest like the European pigeon, the black rat, and the English sparrow. A pioneering study. With the compliments slip of J.M. Rousk, Secretary of Agriculture. (Inventory #: WRCAM7615)