The Wild Fowl of the United States and British Possessions: Or The Swan, Geese, Ducks, and Mergansers of North America is a book written by Daniel Giraud Elliot in 1898. This book is a comprehensive guide to the wildfowl found in North America, including swans, geese, ducks, and mergansers. It provides detailed descriptions of each species, including their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and distribution. The book also includes beautiful illustrations of each species, drawn by Elliot himself. In addition to the descriptions and illustrations, the book also includes information on the history of wildfowl hunting in North America, as well as tips and techniques for hunting and preparing wildfowl. Overall, The Wild Fowl of the United States and British Possessions is an important and informative resource for anyone interested in North American wildlife, hunting, or natural history.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.