Winged Wonders: A Celebration of Birds in Human History - Softcover

Watkins, Peter; Stockland, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933346299 ISBN 13: 9781933346298

Verlag: BlueBridge, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

Book by Stockland Jonathan Watkins Peter

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Críticas:

"Leave it to the English to draw together, in one slim, delightful volume, nearly all that need be said about birds and humans and their long, complex relationship in history, folklore, and literature." --"Wall Street Journal "

"An almanac-like, slightly eccentric avian anthology, gathering poems, scientific oddments, myths, learned observations, and trivia . . . Readers who enjoy books of bird folklore will find these tales . . . a pleasure." --"Washington Post Book World "

Reseña del editor:

Celebrating the powerful role of birds in human customs and traditions from around the world and throughout history, this sourcebook explores the delightful stories surrounding some of the world’s best-known birds?including the eagle, owl, pelican, falcon, dove, swan, and raven. With topics including folklore, literature, music, dance, and spirituality, this eclectic and enchanting encyclopedia of avian?human relations is an ideal companion for any bird-lover. Brilliantly illustrated and filled with intriguing research, it illuminates many astonishing aspects of bird life, including their dazzling colors, intricate nest-building habits, finely structured feathers, amazing feats of migration, and breathtakingly beautiful song and movement.

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• Verlag: BlueBridge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1933346299
• ISBN 13: 9781933346298
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224