“The male is colored much more gorgeously than the female so that he can be shot and made into feather embroidery.”
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The Great Bustard and Other People: Containing: How to Tell Your Friends from the Apes and How to Become Extinct
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of topics, including the unique characteristics that differentiate humans from other species, such as apes, and the implications of the concept of extinction. more
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Will Cuppy
Will Cuppy, an American critic born on August 23, 1884, and died on September 19, 1949, is renowned for his unique sense of humor and insightful observations in his critical works. His influence on American literature and culture has been profound. more
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