The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat
William Young, "The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat "
English | ISBN: 0486492788 | 2014 | 352 pages | EPUB | 7 MB
English | ISBN: 0486492788 | 2014 | 352 pages | EPUB | 7 MB
Roadrunners are known from cartoons. Ravens are known to poetry lovers. Eagles are known as figures in ancient mythology and as modern national symbols. Birds have fascinated people throughout history. This captivating collection of 99 essays offers a well-researched but easy-to-read look at birds as familiar as the sparrow and as seldom-seen as the albatross, from dancing varieties (crane) to sacred ones (ibis) to those associated with practical jokes and assassinations (snipe).
Alphabetically arranged by type of bird, the essays combine the author's extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, ecology, literature, music, history, linguistics, politics, sports, entertainment, and other areas. References range from Homer's description of a cormorant in flight to mentions of birds in
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