EAGLES. By Leslie Brown.

1955 1st edition. 8vo (139 x 221mm). Pp274. B/w photographs. Grey cloth, spine titled in gilt on red panel.

A good study of eagles worldwide, but especially in Scotland and Kenya. Chapters include: The lure of eagles; Eagles in Scotland; Eagles in Kenya; Familiarity with eagles; Big eagles; Little eagles; Snake eagles; Fish and sea eagles; Odd eagles; Hunitng and killing methods and types of prey; Powers of flight and speed; Territory and foraging range; The pair of eagles - longevity; Courtship - display and mating; The nest; Eggs and incubation; The eaglet; The parent eagles; The parting of the ways; Unsolved problems.