Roger Tory Peterson: August 28, 1908 - July 28, 1996

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Peterson for 60 years was a major force in the production of field guides to birds in the US. His first guide published in 1934 by a reluctant publisher, was a sellout. Peterson was not only a wildlife painter, editor and photographer, but he popularized many types of field guides to nature.

Obituary, Equipment and supplies, Appreciation, Personalities, Identification and classification, Birds, Bird watching, Animal art, Peterson, Roger Tory, Animal painting and illustration

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All we want for Christmas is ... a lot more than our two front teeth

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The list of dream gifts harkened back to the more naive days of childhood. They include the removal of deer and moose herds that compete for gardens, a self-turning compost pile, an end to the commercialism of Christmas, sawdustless wood, and 12 garden trowels with bright yellow handles.

Officials and employees, Humor and anecdotes, Gifts, Country Journal (Periodical)

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From soup to nuts: a cookbook round-up

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Three cookbooks are discussed and recommended. Their recipes samples range from seafood stews to chocolate souffles, crab dip, spicy Russian tea and potatoes cooked with sweet garlic. Information on publishers and prices are given.

Innovations, Cooking, Cookery (Seafood), Seafood, Sauces, Cookery (Potatoes), Potatoes, Chocolate, Cookery (Chocolate), Garlic, Souffles, Cookery (Garlic), Afternoon teas

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