| Birds and Man Contributor(s): Hudson, William Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1443732885 ISBN-13: 9781443732888 Publisher: Pierides Press OUR PRICE: $31.34 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: Birds at their Best - Birds and Man - Daws in the West Country - Early Spring in Savernake Forest - A Wood Wren at Wells - Secret of the Charm of Flowers - Ravens in Somerset - Owls in a Village - The Strange and Beautiful Sheldrake - Geese: An Appeciation and a Memory - The Dartford Warbler - Vert-Vert Or Perrot Gossip - Something Pretty in a Glass Case - Selborne |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides - Biography & Autobiography |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.04 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This delightful book contains a wonderfully detailed and elegant treatise on the birds of England. Written in inviting and engaging prose, this antique text is a great choice for anyone with an interest in the birds native to England and makes for the perfect addition to any discerning collection of ornithological literature. Chapters contained herein include: 'Birds at Their Best', 'Birds and Man', 'Daws in the West Country', 'Early Spring in Savernake Forest', 'A Wood Wren at Wells', 'The Secret of the Willow Wren', 'Secret of the Charm of Flowers', 'Ravens in Somerset', 'Owls in a Village', and many more. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its significant educational and literary value. Originally published in 1920, we are proud to republish 'Birds and Man' now complete with a new introduction to ornithology. |