Introduction

This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs. This is an interesting book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in eggs, containing a wealth of information coupled with detailed illustrations. A must-have for egg enthusiasts, this book makes for a great addition to any collection of ornithological literature.

Chapters Included

Chapters included herein are: Structure of the Egg, Surface of Eggs, Exquisite Texture, Chalk-like Eggs, Exceptional Structure, Curiously Painted Eggs, Easter Eggs, Structure of the Shell, Chemical Composition, Shell-less Eggs, Analysis of the Yolk, Structure of the White, Coagulation of the White, The Life-Spot, Balancing the Yolk, Anomalous Eggs, and many more.

This antique book has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to ornithology.