
The Fascination of Birds From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat
Dover, 2014. Hardcover. Alphabetically arranged by type of bird, the 99 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 Monty Python sketches; from the filmmaking of Alfred Hitchcock to the music of Robyn Hitchcock. Illustrated with classic images from John James Audubon's The Birds of America. 338 pages. New. Item #14624
ISBN: 9780486492780
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