Record #:

36610

Author(s):

Gerwin, John

Abstract:

The author talks about how bird feathers were used in women’s hats and market that developed around that. The destruction of bird populations lead to game wardens, laws against feather hunting, and Conservation Acts to protect birds.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. Vol. 53 Issue No. 1, , p24-27, il

Subject(s):

Birds, Protection of