"The Saga of the Waterfowl," 1949

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Artifact Overview

Martin Bovey's (1899-1980) life-long passion for North American wildlife led him to a career as a nature photographer, documentary filmmaker, lecturer, and author. In The Saga of the Waterfowl, Bovey explores the need for water bird conservation. His son and business partner, Martin Jr., contributed photographs to this book, and Frances Lee Jaques, noted wildlife painter, created supplementary illustrations.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1949

Subject Date

1949

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.84.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in
Width: 8.25 in
Length: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

On Title Page: To Ed Zern / with best wishes for many / happy days among waterfowl. / Sincerely, / Martin Bovey.
"The Saga of the Waterfowl," 1949