Episodes

  • 023 - The Banana

    023 - The Banana
    Feb 1 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    9 mins
  • 022 - The Origin of Fish

    022 - The Origin of Fish
    Jan 31 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    12 mins
  • 021 - The Growth and Variation of Fish

    021 - The Growth and Variation of Fish
    Jan 30 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    17 mins
  • 020 - The Calico Bass

    020 - The Calico Bass
    Jan 29 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    3 mins
  • 019 - Untitled

    019 - Untitled
    Jan 28 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    2 mins
  • 018 - The Oregon Junco

    018 - The Oregon Junco
    Jan 27 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    3 mins
  • 017 - Bird-Study

    017 - Bird-Study
    Jan 27 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    8 mins
  • 016 - The Worship of Nature

    016 - The Worship of Nature
    Jan 27 2026
    Birds and Nature was a charming monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, enchanting readers from 1897 to 1907. This delightful magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions that celebrated birds, animals, and the beauty of the natural world, each accompanied by stunning color plates. Throughout its publication, it went through several title changes, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and ultimately settled on Birds and Nature. Notably, in June 1900, a brief title switch occurred before reverting to its beloved name in September of the same year, which remained until the end of its run. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer
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    2 mins