Bird Decoys Of North America

Author : Robert Shaw
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Birds in art
ISBN : 1402747721

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Bird Decoys of North America by Robert Shaw Pdf

"In carved and painted wood, bird decoys capture the dynamic spirit of the creatures they represent. Originating as humble tools of the hunter's trade, antique decoys are now treasured as a uniquely North American folk-art form. In this comprehensive reference, expert Robert Shaw chronicles the evolution of hand-carved decoys form 1,500 years ago, when decoys were first crafted by Native American hunter-artist, up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Featuring 300 illustrations--including beautiful shot images of decoys from around the United States and Canada, as well as numerous historic paintings and photographs -- this book will appeal to sportsmen, birders, and folk-art enthusiasts alike" --Cover, p. 4.

Author : William J. Mackey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
ISBN : OCLC:478549703

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American Bird Decoys by William J. Mackey Pdf

Author : Loy S. Harrell, Jr.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781440224140

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Decoys - North America's One Hundred Greatest by Loy S. Harrell, Jr. Pdf

Antique decoys are among the hottest collectibles in the nation right now. With prime specimens commanding prices reaching well into the six-figure range, collectors see them as both an investment and a status symbol. Everybody wants them, but few can own the real thing. Loy Harrell, one of North America's pre-eminent decoy authorities, has crossed the country to gather photographs and information on the most valuable and sought-after decoys. This full-color masterpiece displays the greatest decoys of a bygone era, tells about their history and in some cases discusses their value. One of the specimens went for more than 600,000 dollars at a Sotheby's auction. Hunting, antique and waterfowl enthusiasts will want this book not only as a display of great artwork, but also as a valuable reference tool for these American treasures.

Author : William J. Mackey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
ISBN : UOM:39076006486315

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American Bird Decoys by William J. Mackey Pdf

Author : John M. Levinson,Somers G. Headley
Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0870334247

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Shorebirds by John M. Levinson,Somers G. Headley Pdf

The authors have created a thorough study of shorebirds and the decoys used to hunt them. The life cycles of the frequently hunted birds are described; and matchless color illustrations by Robert Verity Clem depict each species in its usual habitat. The authors detail the rise and fall of shorebird hunting, the places the birds were hunted, and the kinds of decoys used. Because shorebird hunting ended in the early 1900s, many shorebird decoys are quite rare and collectible. Beautiful color photographs of more than two hundred decoys highlight this carefully documented book. Other facets of the topic covered here include factory-produced decoys, tips on collecting decoys and avoiding fakes, and the use of X-ray, xerography, and other scientific methods to authenticate decoys.

Author : Saint Paul Art Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
ISBN : MINN:31951000051144I

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American Bird Decoys by Saint Paul Art Center Pdf

Author : Arthur Cleveland Bent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Birds
ISBN : MINN:31951000115757I

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Life Histories of North American [birds].: Wild fowl by Arthur Cleveland Bent Pdf

Author : Emory Dean Keoke,Kay Marie Porterfield
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781438109909

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Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World by Emory Dean Keoke,Kay Marie Porterfield Pdf

Describes the lives and achievements of American Indians and discusses their contributions to the world.

Author : Joseph H. Ellis
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781584657859

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Birds in Wood and Paint by Joseph H. Ellis Pdf

A comprehensive look at American miniature bird carvings and the artists who made them

Author : Pete Dunne,Kevin T. Karlson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691224701

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The Shorebirds of North America by Pete Dunne,Kevin T. Karlson Pdf

A lavishly illustrated, large-format reference book by two preeminent experts on North American shorebirds More than half a century has passed since the publication of The Shorebirds of North America, Peter Matthiessen’s masterful natural history of what is arguably the world’s most amazing and specialized bird group. In the intervening decades, our knowledge about these birds has grown significantly, as have the threats to their populations and habitats. Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson celebrate Matthiessen’s classic book with this updated and expanded natural history of North American shorebirds. This elegantly written book begins by introducing readers to the unrivaled splendor of shorebirds and goes on to cover topics ranging from their biology and habitats to courtship and breeding, flight, the perils of migration, and conservation. Detailed accounts convey the richness and variety of the five family groups, with incisive, fact-filled descriptions of all 52 species of shorebirds known to breed in North America. Featuring hundreds of breathtaking images by Karlson and other photographers and drawing on the latest science, The Shorebirds of North America is a worthy tribute to Matthiessen’s enduring work and an indispensable reference for bird lovers everywhere.

Author : Arthur Cleveland Bent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Birds
ISBN : MINN:31951000115760T

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Life Histories of North American [birds].: Shore birds by Arthur Cleveland Bent Pdf

Author : Arthur Cleveland Bent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Birds
ISBN : UCR:31210015174814

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Life Histories of North American Shore Birds by Arthur Cleveland Bent Pdf

Includes material on phalaropes, snipes, woodcocks, sandpipers, godwits, willets, oyster catchers, tattlers, plovers, curlews, and others.

Author : Edward Drinker Cope
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1112 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : CORNELL:31924012197764

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Check-list of North American Batrachia and Reptilia by Edward Drinker Cope Pdf

Author : Marjolein Efting Dijkstra
Publisher : Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789059724228

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The Animal Substitute by Marjolein Efting Dijkstra Pdf

Presents an interdisciplinary study that combines art history, ethnology and sociology to examine the ways in which such "animal substitutes" as North American duck decoys and other utilitarian objects from a variety of cultures have influenced modern and contemporary art practices.

Author : Kory W. Rogers
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780847860609

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Birds of a Feather by Kory W. Rogers Pdf

A book that celebrates one of the most breathtaking and comprehensive collections of wildfowl decoys in America. Bird decoys were used for hunting in North America until the advent of hunting regulations in the early twentieth century, when decoys started to be prized and collected as masterpieces of American folk art. This handsome book is the first examination of the historic and unparalleled decoy collection at Shelburne Museum. Featuring new photography of 250 of the museum’s most important and artistically carved decoys, it includes examples made by the most respected American carvers: Charles Osgood, Lem and Steve Ward, John Blair, Bill Bowman, Nathan Cobb, Jr., Lee Dudley, James Holly, Jr., Nathan Horner, Albert Laing, Joseph Lincoln, A. Elmer Crowell, and Charles “Shang” Wheeler. The story of the collection begins with Joel Barber, the pioneer decoy enthusiast and New York architect, artist, and carver, whose gift of 400 superior examples established the collection in 1952. Several essays provide groundbreaking scholarship on the origins, construction, and attribution of bird decoys, imparting critical advancements to our modern understanding of this revered tradition.