The meaning of birds
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Pegasus Books, [2018].
Edition
First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
323 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Status
Main Level - Nonfiction
598 BARNES
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Published
New York : Pegasus Books, [2018].
Format
Book
Edition
First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"January 2018"--Title page verso.
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we live in. As well as exploring how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us about the seasons of the year; and what their presence tells us about the places they inhabit, The Meaning of Birds muses on the uses of feathers, the drama of raptors, the slaughter of pheasants, the infidelities of geese, and the strangeness of feeling sentimental about blue tits while enjoying a chicken sandwich. From the mocking-birds of the Galapagos who guided Charles Darwin toward his evolutionary theory, to the changing patterns of migration that alert us to the reality of contemporary climate change, Simon Barnes explores both the intrinsic wonder of what it is to be a bird--and the myriad ways in which birds can help us understand the meaning of life."--Page [4] of cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Barnes, S. (2018). The meaning of birds (First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.). Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barnes, Simon. 2018. The Meaning of Birds. Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barnes, Simon. The Meaning of Birds Pegasus Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Barnes, Simon. The Meaning of Birds First Pegasus Books hardcover edition., Pegasus Books, 2018.
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