Synopsis
Conserve birds, protect crops, and strengthen communities. Learn how a nationwide movement turned readers into guardians of insect-eating birds and helped secure America’s food supply during wartime and beyond. This book traces campaigns, letters of praise, and the practical steps that built Bird Sanctuaries across dozens of states.
Through engaging stories and firsthand accounts, you’ll see how The People's Home Journal rallied families, schools, clergy, and farmers to post sanctuary notices, welcome birds, and protect nesting sites. The narrative highlights real examples from volunteers who traveled, campaigned, and wrote back with results, medals, and renewed hope for wildlife and crops alike.
What you’ll experience
- Examples of practical bird protection in action and the link between birds and crop health
- Profiles of Green Meadow Club members, teachers, students, and community leaders
- Personal letters and testimonials showing the movement’s reach and impact
- A historical look at how public campaigns shaped laws and public attitudes toward wildlife
Ideal for readers of history, conservation, and cultural movements who want a clear, human-scale portrait of a nationwide effort to protect birds and support American farming.
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A Conspicuous National Service (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book documents the humble beginnings of the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund and chronicles the remarkable events that led to the creation of its Bird Sanctuary Campaign in 1918. The author sheds light on the alarming decline of wild bird populations due to hunting and habitat destruction, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts. The successful campaign promoted by the author in partnership with the Green Meadow Club and other conservation organizations played a pivotal role in raising public awareness and establishing over one million acres of protected sanctuaries across the country. Through detailed accounts of the tireless work of individuals and organizations, the book explores the challenges and triumphs of the campaign, emphasizing the importance of collective action and unwavering dedication to protecting wildlife. It delves into the ecological significance of bird sanctuaries as havens for insectivorous species, safeguarding crops and ecosystems from the ravages of pests. The book concludes by underscoring the enduring legacy of the Bird Sanctuary Campaign and its pioneering role in shaping conservation practices. It serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of individual efforts and the crucial role of grassroots movements in protecting our natural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330931745_0
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A Conspicuous National Service Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330931745
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A Conspicuous National Service Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330931745
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