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Introduction
i“Oh, the Birds . . .”
Birds observed and recorded
iiIn the Beginning
How long have we been enchanted by birds?
Forever it seems.
iiiDeath Comes as a Rooster
Folk tales and parables
ivOdin’s Ravens
Bird companions
vA Bird in the House
Sinister auspices
viRemembering Is Not Seeing
Correspondences and transformations
viiA Bird in the Hand
Birds we use, eat, wear and sell
viiiThen the Birds Attacked
Avian defence and flying nightmares
ixSome Blessed Hope
Birds and the nostalgic human soul
Bibliography/Text Acknowledgements
Image Acknowledgements
Index of Contributions
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
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Fernando Maciel
reviewed The Bedside Book of Birds: An Avian Miscellany on December 28, 2012 The Bedside Book of Birds: An Avian Miscellany
Everything about this book is of interest. There was the selection of passages included, which ranged from ancient to modern. Many kinds of birds were discussed, from the extinct passenger pigeon to common birds, from the small lecherous sparrow to the giant dangerous cassowary. A variety of genres were covered: travelogues, literature, poetry, religious and mythological writings, natural history. The whole breadth of history was looked at, from prehistoric times to the present. Last but definitely not least, there were the gorgeous illustrations.
Some birds, such as owls, ravens, falcons, albatrosses and vultures, appeared in more than one entry, but that did not bother me. Of course environmental themes were discussed, such as the slaughter of various species. But the humorous and positive associations we have with birds were also looked at.
This is a delightful book for anyone interested in history, science, folklore, culture or art.
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