Against The Destruction Of White Herons And Red Ibeses

Against The Destruction Of White Herons And Red Ibeses: On The Lower Amazon Especially On The Island Of Marajo is a book written by Emil August Goeldi in 1902. The book focuses on the preservation of two species of birds - white herons and red ibises - that were being hunted and killed for their feathers which were in high demand for the fashion industry at the time. Goeldi a Swiss-Brazilian scientist had spent several years studying the fauna and flora of the Amazon region and had observed the devastating effects of the feather trade on the local bird populations. In this book he presents his research and argues passionately for the protection of these birds which he considers to be vital to the ecosystem of the Amazon.The book is divided into several chapters each of which focuses on a different aspect of the issue. Goeldi describes the habitat and behavior of the white heron and the red ibis as well as the methods used by hunters to capture them. He also discusses the economic and cultural factors that drive the feather trade and the legal and political frameworks that could be used to regulate it.Throughout the book Goeldi emphasizes the urgent need for action to protect these birds from extinction and calls on readers to join him in his mission. He provides practical advice on how individuals and organizations can contribute to the conservation effort and encourages readers to spread awareness of the issue.Against The Destruction Of White Herons And Red Ibeses is a landmark work in the history of environmental conservation and remains relevant today as a testament to the power of scientific research and advocacy in the face of environmental destruction.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.