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An engaging guide that illustrates the significance of birds throughout history. Did the Cettia's Warbler inspire the opening notes of the last movement of Beethoven's Second Symphony? Who among a host of rivals wrote the best poem about the nightingale? And is a James Bond film named after a duck? This title helps you find out the answers to these ornithological conundrums and others in this engaging book that delves into literature, science, religion, fine art, and popular culture to reveal how a bird can be far more than the sum of its feathered, winged, and webbed parts. Worshipped as gods and damned as agents of the devil in equal measure, birds have also fostered scientific breakthroughs and even helped provoke a war. This entertaining guide is full of fascinating insights into the humble bird's surprisingly large role in history and culture.
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What fun! Even though countless books have been written on this subject (birds in human history and culture), this book stands out for its entertaining tone and fascinating stories. Did you know the Australian Army once declared war on the Emu? Or that wars have been fought over bird, er, guano? The stories of writers, poets, musicians, royals, scientists, and celebrities are told here, highlighting the roles birds played in all of them.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
ISBN:
9781849531450
Publisher:
Summersdale
Year of Publication:
2012
Page Count:
288
Shipping Weight: 1.75 pounds
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