This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs. This is an interesting book sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in eggs, containing a wealth of information coupled with detailed illustrations. A must-have for egg enthusiasts, this book makes for a great addition to any collection of ornithological literature. Chapters included herein are: 'Structure of the Egg', 'Surface of Eggs', 'Exquisite Texture', 'Chalk-like Eggs', 'Exceptional Structure', 'Curiously Painted Eggs', 'Easter Eggs', 'Structure of the Shell', 'Chemical Composition', 'Shell-less Eggs', 'Analysis of the Yolk', 'Structure of the White', 'Coagulation of the White', 'The Life-Spot', 'Balancing the Yolk', 'Anomalous Eggs', and many more. This antique book has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to ornithology.