Bird Stories, Old And New, Told In Pictures And Prose is a book written by Harrison William Weir and published in 1887. The book is a collection of stories about different species of birds, both common and rare. The stories are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that depict the birds in their natural habitats. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing stories about birds that were familiar to people in the 19th century, such as the robin and the sparrow. The second part of the book contains stories about exotic birds from around the world, such as the toucan and the flamingo. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style that is suitable for both children and adults. The book is a wonderful resource for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts who want to learn more about these fascinating creatures.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.