He compiled the book at his home Knowle House , near Kingsbridge in Devon .
The Ornithological Dictionary is George Montagu 's best - known work , and the one that established his reputation as a pioneer of British ornithology .
George Montagu compiled the book at George Montagu 's home Knowle House , near Kingsbridge in Devon .
The Ornithological Dictionary is George Montagu 's best - known work , and the one that established his reputation as a pioneer of British ornithology .