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Birdmania

A Remarkable Passion for Birds

Bernd Brunner , Fore. Pete Dunne , Trans. Jane Billinghurst
People have been fascinated by birds since earliest times; they appear in cave paintings, and served as auguries for the Romans. Illustrated with photographs, prints and ornithological watercolours, this study explores their attraction through the experiences of birdwatchers, egg-collectors, researchers including Audubon and Darwin, the avian fraudster Meinertzhagen, a woman who conversed with her parrot, and those such as Leonardo da Vinci who wished to fly.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Greystone
  • Year: 2017
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 304pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 240x170mm
  • ISBN: 9781771642774
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 1kg
Product code:
532475
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Bird lovers are passionate enthusiasts who enjoy reading about people who share their love for birds

Bernd Brunner's past books have been well received and reviewed inThe New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Slate, and many more outlets. He also had a piece included in The Best American Travel Writing (2013)

Features gorgeous artwork throughout with more than 100 illustrations and photographs
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