FOR THE MORE CURIOUS

If you have a general interest question, it could be published in this section.

Question 1:

Why did Chester A. Reed wait until November 1905 to publish his first bird identification book, “Bird Guide Part 2, Land Birds East of the Rockies,” while he had planned the project for 1902?

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Question 2:

What is the relationship between Charles K. Reed and Doubleday, Page & Company?

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Question 3:
On the 1910 census, Chester A. Reed is indicated to be a book and magazine illustrator. Why?