Originally published in 1878, this vintage book contains a detailed guide to the bird life of the Magdalen Islands, being a description of the islands and the birds commonly found there, along with related ornithological notes. The Magdalen Islands are a small archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence that form part of the Canadian province of Quebec. This volume is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in hunting and ornithology, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of such literature. Contents include: "The Magdalen Islands", "Byron Island", "Bird Rocks", "A Day's Sport on Grindstone Island", "How to Get There", "Birds of the Magdalen Islands", "Appendix", and "Index". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.