Picked the 1952 field guide over the 1972 one and it bit me

I was at a library sale in Akron last Saturday and had to choose between a beat up old bird guide from 1952 and a cleaner copy from 1972 for the same 2 bucks. Grabbed the older one because the cover art was cooler and it had hand written notes in the margins. Turns out those notes were from some kid in 1956 listing birds that are now extinct in Ohio, which is neat but also kind of a downer. Any of you ever buy the older book based on looks and regret it?

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janaf7625d ago

Yeah, that kid's notations would hit me right in the gut too.

dakota_fox25d ago

Tbh that kid probably learned emotional manipulation before algebra. Like imagine being seven years old and already knowing how to leave a note that makes grown adults spiral. I bet there's a stack of those things in his room titled "psychological warfare practice." Honestly janaf76, you're stronger than me because I would've framed that note and put it on my fridge as a reminder that children are terrifying.