The Fascination of Birds From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat
by Young, William

Format: Hardcover
Code: 14624
Condition: New
Product Details
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
ISBN: 9780486492780
Publisher: Dover
Year of Publication: 2014
Page Count: 338
Weight: 1.32 lb