First edition. Frontispiece 19 plates & 7 illustrations. 8vo. Fine in original blue pictorial cloth, gilt, presentation inscription on half-title. [xviii], 96pp. Norwich, Jarrold & Sons, 1927.
Rare. Presentation reads: “Major G. St J Orde-Browne with kind regards from the Authoress Aug 1928.”
“Every bird mentioned was identified by me either in Dar es Salaam or in the neighbourhood of Morogoro. When I first came to Dar es Salaam I was told that there were “no birds in the place”, but I soon identified a good many different species within a short walk of our house. In fact, in order to add to the list I had only to sit in our verandah and watch the fascinating variety of bird-life in the flamboyant-trees and casuarinas … “ (preface).
