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Genus <em>Harpyia</em>, it is one of the largest, most fierce, and powerful eagles. It has a crest of black feathers on the back of its head, which are raised when the eagle is excited. It is found in Mexico and northern parts of South America.

Harpy Eagle

Genus Harpyia, it is one of the largest, most fierce, and powerful eagles. It has a crest of…

The caracara eagle, genus <em>Caracara</em> found in Cental and South America, as well as portions of the Southern and Southwestern United States. It is omnivorous, but prefers small reptiles.

Caracara Eagle

The caracara eagle, genus Caracara found in Cental and South America, as well as portions of…

Genus <em>sarcoramphus</em>, a large vulture found in the tropical regions of the Americas, sometimes as far north as Florida. They feed on carrion, and occaisionally small animals, such as calves.

King Vulture

Genus sarcoramphus, a large vulture found in the tropical regions of the Americas, sometimes…

Genus <em>Cathartes</em>, found in the Americas, sometimes as far north as New England.

Turkey Buzzard

Genus Cathartes, found in the Americas, sometimes as far north as New England.

Genus <em>Cathartes</em>, found in the Americas, sometimes as far north as New England. These buzzards are feeding on the entrails of a horse.

Turkey Buzzards

Genus Cathartes, found in the Americas, sometimes as far north as New England. These buzzards…

Native to South America, the males of this species are known for their pair of prominent tail feathers.

Fork-Tailed Psalurus

Native to South America, the males of this species are known for their pair of prominent tail feathers.

Found in America, Mexico and the West Indies, this species averages nine to ten inches in length and subsists mostly on a diet of insects.

Night Hawk

Found in America, Mexico and the West Indies, this species averages nine to ten inches in length and…

The red-throated tamatia, native to Guiana.

Red-Throated Tamatia

The red-throated tamatia, native to Guiana.

Taking its name from the Azara people of South America, the batara is the largest of the shrikes.

Batara

Taking its name from the Azara people of South America, the batara is the largest of the shrikes.

Inhabits most part of South America. About four feet in length. Spends the greater parts of its life sleeping.

Tamanior

Inhabits most part of South America. About four feet in length. Spends the greater parts of its life…

"The animals of this genus are distinguished by short tails, rogh hair; and enormous horns; they live on the mountains, and though their numbers are small, they are found widely in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Mouflon

"The animals of this genus are distinguished by short tails, rogh hair; and enormous horns; they live…

Native to South America, the tricolored alectrurus measures only six inches in length.

Tricolored Alectrurus

Native to South America, the tricolored alectrurus measures only six inches in length.

The red-wing thrush migrates from the north to the south of Europe in the winter, feeding on worms and other soft-bodies animals.

Red-Wing Thrush

The red-wing thrush migrates from the north to the south of Europe in the winter, feeding on worms and…

The most noted of the titmice, the long-tailed titmouse is about five and a half inches in length, half of which is made up of its tail. In America, titmice are known as chickadees.

Long-Tailed Titmouse

The most noted of the titmice, the long-tailed titmouse is about five and a half inches in length, half…

A migratory species of bird, found in Europe, Greenland, and probably North America

Wheatear

A migratory species of bird, found in Europe, Greenland, and probably North America

Found from Louisiana to New Jersey, the blue-winged yellow warbler migrates south to tropical parts of America during the winter.

Blue-Winged Yellow Warbler

Found from Louisiana to New Jersey, the blue-winged yellow warbler migrates south to tropical parts…

Common to America, the song-sparrow is well-liked for its pleasing song.

Song Sparrow

Common to America, the song-sparrow is well-liked for its pleasing song.

Found as far north as Greenland, the common-snow bird migrates as far south as Virginia in the winter.

Common Snowbird

Found as far north as Greenland, the common-snow bird migrates as far south as Virginia in the winter.

Found in the north of Europe and Asia, specimens of the shore-lark have been ound as far south as France and England.

Shore Lark

Found in the north of Europe and Asia, specimens of the shore-lark have been ound as far south as France…

Found in the northern parts of America and Europe, the pine-grosbeak feeds mostly on seeds.

Pine Grosbeak

Found in the northern parts of America and Europe, the pine-grosbeak feeds mostly on seeds.

A pair of great-crested jays, native to South America.

Great Crested Jay

A pair of great-crested jays, native to South America.

"It is a native of the east coast of South America." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Guemul

"It is a native of the east coast of South America." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

The great spotted cuckoo divides its time between North Africa and Southern Europe, laying its eggs in the nests of other birds for them to rear its offspring as their own.

Great spotted cuckoo

The great spotted cuckoo divides its time between North Africa and Southern Europe, laying its eggs…

"Lord Cornwallis, key figure in the peace process between Britain and America."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Lord Cornwallis

"Lord Cornwallis, key figure in the peace process between Britain and America."—E. Benjamin Andrews,…

"Benjamin Franklin managed men, the whilom printer, king's postmaster-general for America, discoverer, London colonial agent, delegate in the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Benjamin Franklin

"Benjamin Franklin managed men, the whilom printer, king's postmaster-general for America, discoverer,…

"Robert Fulton played a major role in the social culture at the turn of the century."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Robert Fulton

"Robert Fulton played a major role in the social culture at the turn of the century."—E. Benjamin…

"Jeffeson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Jefferson Davis

"Jeffeson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Alexander H. Stephens, Vice-President of the Confederate States of America."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Alexander H. Stephens

"Alexander H. Stephens, Vice-President of the Confederate States of America."—E. Benjamin Andrews…

Columbus landing on America.

Columbus Landing

Columbus landing on America.

Medal struck in honor of General Gates and his army. On the reverse side, Burgoyne is represented in the attitude of delivering up his sword; and in the background, on either side of them, are seen the two armies of England and America, the former laying down their arms. At the top is the latin enscription, <em>Salus Regionum Septentrional</em>; literal English, <em>Safety of the northern region or department</em>. Below is the inscription, <em>Hoste ad Saratogum in Dedition, Accepto Die XVII. Oct., MDCCLXXVII</em>; English, <em>Enemy at Saratoga surrendered October 17th, 1777.</em>

Gates Medal

Medal struck in honor of General Gates and his army. On the reverse side, Burgoyne is represented in…

Battleground near Fort Anne. This sketch was taken from the rail-road, looking north. The forest upon the left is the 'thick wood' of the Revolution, but on the right cultivated fields have taken the place of the forest to a considerable extent. On the right is seen the Champlain Canal, here occupying the bed of Wood Creek. The fence on the left indicates the place of the public road between Fort Anne and Whitehall. When this sketch was made (1848) the rail-road was unfinished.

Battleground near Fort Anne

Battleground near Fort Anne. This sketch was taken from the rail-road, looking north. The forest upon…

View from Shole's Landing. This is a view from Chipman's Point, or Sholes's Landing, looking north. The high ridge on the right, in the distance, is Mount Independence. The higher and more distant hill on the left, over the cedar, is Mount Defiance, and the elevation beyond is Mount Hope. Fort Ticonderoga is on the other side of Mount Independence, in a line with the highest part.

Sholes's Landing

View from Shole's Landing. This is a view from Chipman's Point, or Sholes's Landing, looking north.…

A group of macaws, a species of parrots native to South America.

Macaws

A group of macaws, a species of parrots native to South America.

The Carolina parrot is native to Guiana, but can be found as far north as Virginia. They often travel in flocks of thirty or forty, roosting together inside of hollow trees.

Carolina Parrot

The Carolina parrot is native to Guiana, but can be found as far north as Virginia. They often travel…

Native to South America, the parakeet macaw is renowned for its powers to imitate human speech.

Parakeet Macaw

Native to South America, the parakeet macaw is renowned for its powers to imitate human speech.

View of Point Levi from Durham Terrace, Quebec. This sketch is taken from Durham Terrace, near the north wall of the Castle Garden. In the foreground are the tops of the houses below in Champlain, Notre Dame, and St. Peter's Streets, and in the distance, across the St. Lawrence, is seen Point Levi, with its pretty little village, its church and wharves. On the extreme left, in the distance, is the upper end of the island of Orleans, which divides the channel. The point seen is the place where Wolfe erected batteries.

Point Levi

View of Point Levi from Durham Terrace, Quebec. This sketch is taken from Durham Terrace, near the north…

Cape Diamond, this is a view of the spot where Montgomery was killed. The cliff is Cape Diamond, crowned with the citadel. The street at the foot of it is called Champlain, and is inhabited chiefly by a mixed population of French, Canadians, and Irish. It extends from Mountain Street south almost to Wolfe's Cove. This view is from Champlain Street, a few rods south of <em>Pres de Ville</em>, looking north. High upon the rocks Alfred Hawkins, Esq., of Quebec, has placed a board with this inscription: "Here Major-General Montgomery Fell, December 31st, 1775."

Cape Diamond

Cape Diamond, this is a view of the spot where Montgomery was killed. The cliff is Cape Diamond, crowned…

Place where Arnold was wounded. This view is in a narrow alley near the north end of <em>Sault au Matelot</em> Street, in the rear of St. Paul's Street. At the time in question St. Paul's Street did not exist, and the water, at high tide, came nearly up to the precipice. The first barrier and battery extended from the jutting rock seen in the picture, to the water. The present alley was then the beach. The circular wall on top of the rock is a part of the grand battery, one of the most formidable and commanding defenses in the world.

Arnold Wounded

Place where Arnold was wounded. This view is in a narrow alley near the north end of Sault au Matelot…

Also known as the spotted or spruce grouse, the Canada grouse is found in the northerly latitudes of the North American contitent.

Canada Grouse

Also known as the spotted or spruce grouse, the Canada grouse is found in the northerly latitudes of…

Also known as the <em>hemipode</em>, the Andelusian quail is found in Spain, North Africa, and Sicily.

Andelusian Quail

Also known as the hemipode, the Andelusian quail is found in Spain, North Africa, and Sicily.

A turkey, a species native to the Americas which was introduced to Europe.

Turkey

A turkey, a species native to the Americas which was introduced to Europe.

The Honduras or ocellated turkey is native to central America.

Honduras Turkey

The Honduras or ocellated turkey is native to central America.

Found in Southern Pantagonia, the Pantagonian rhea's plumage is of a dark, mottled color.

Pantagonian Rhea

Found in Southern Pantagonia, the Pantagonian rhea's plumage is of a dark, mottled color.

Ranging as far north as Scandanavia, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer, the European snipe migrates as far south as Egypt and Asia minor during the winter months.

European Snipe

Ranging as far north as Scandanavia, Iceland, and Greenland in the summer, the European snipe migrates…

Averaging about eight inches in length, the curlew sandpiper can be found in Northern Europe, Asia, parts of Africa, as well as North America. It is an uncommon species.

Curlew Sandpipers

Averaging about eight inches in length, the curlew sandpiper can be found in Northern Europe, Asia,…

Also known as the purre, stint, ox-bird, and the sea-snipe, the dunlin is found throughout Europe and North America.

Dunlin

Also known as the purre, stint, ox-bird, and the sea-snipe, the dunlin is found throughout Europe and…

White, often with a yellowish tinge, the great white heron of America closely resembles its European cousin.

Great White Heron

White, often with a yellowish tinge, the great white heron of America closely resembles its European…

Measuring approximately twenty-six inches in length, the American bittern is a nocturnal hunter. It can be found throughout North America.

American Bittern

Measuring approximately twenty-six inches in length, the American bittern is a nocturnal hunter. It…

The American flamingo stands about five feet tall, and is found throught tropical America, including some parts of Florida.

Flamingoes

The American flamingo stands about five feet tall, and is found throught tropical America, including…

Also known as the wild goose of America, the Canada goose averages about forty inches in length fully-grown, and is known for its yearly migration between Canada and the United States.

Canada Goose

Also known as the wild goose of America, the Canada goose averages about forty inches in length fully-grown,…

A small species of goose common in both Europe and America, known in the United States as the brant.

Brent Goose

A small species of goose common in both Europe and America, known in the United States as the brant.

The mallard, also known as the common wild duck averages about twenty-four inches in length. It inhabits Europe and North America.

Mallard Ducks

The mallard, also known as the common wild duck averages about twenty-four inches in length. It inhabits…

The gadwall (or gray duck) is nineteen inches long, and is found throughout Europe and America, as well as India.

Gadwall

The gadwall (or gray duck) is nineteen inches long, and is found throughout Europe and America, as well…

The pintail duck measures twenty-six to twenty-eight inches in length (including the tail), and is found in Europe and America.

Pintail Duck

The pintail duck measures twenty-six to twenty-eight inches in length (including the tail), and is found…

The American widgeon (or baldpate) averages about nineteen inches in length. It is common in North America, and accidental in Europe.

American Widgeon

The American widgeon (or baldpate) averages about nineteen inches in length. It is common in North America,…

The eider duck is found throughout the northern regions of Europe and North America. The female lines the nest with down from her breast, which is collected by intrepid hunters.

Eider Ducks

The eider duck is found throughout the northern regions of Europe and North America. The female lines…

Found in the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the king duck strongly resembles the eider in its habits. It os sometimes called the king eider because of this.

King Duck

Found in the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the king duck strongly resembles the…

Common in Europe and North America, the velvet scoter is also known as the white-winged coot.

Velvet Scoter

Common in Europe and North America, the velvet scoter is also known as the white-winged coot.

The American scaup duck is common in North America, accidental in Europe. It is also known as the creek broad-bill.

American Scaup Duck

The American scaup duck is common in North America, accidental in Europe. It is also known as the creek…

"The harlequin duck is a very beautiful but small species, fourteen inches lng; fond of the eddying waters of cascades; common in North America; rare in Europe." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Harlequin Duck

"The harlequin duck is a very beautiful but small species, fourteen inches lng; fond of the eddying…