The Fascination of Birds From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat |
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| Author:
| Young, William |
| Series title: | Dover Birds Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-486-49278-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2014 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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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). The book combines extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, literature, music, history, politics, and other areas.
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). The book combines extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, literature, music, history, politics, and other areas.