Ebook {Epub PDF} A History of Birds by Simon Wills

 · Wildlife photographer and history journalist Simon Wills explores the intriguing and at times bizarre stories behind our relationship with birds. Find out why robins feature on Christmas cards, and how Mozart was persuaded to keep a pet starling. What bird did Florence Nightingale carry around in her pocket? How did the blue tit get its name?ISBN "Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiasts will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated book. Our ancestors were as interested in birds as we are, but often for different reasons. They hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Wills explores the intriguing and at times bizarre stories behind. “Rather than share basic facts on various bird species, journalist and wildlife photographer Wills has compiled some intriguing stories from the history of the human relationship with birds, including their symbolism in art, literature, religion, and folklore This captivating book will delight bird fans.” Booklist5/5(15).

Dr Simon Wills is a history journalist and genealogist. He's an experienced contributor to history and related magazines, being the author of around articles, and also writes online. Simon has written ten books including Tracing Your Seafaring Ancestors, How Our Ancestors Died, and A History of Birds. A History of Birds-Simon Wills "Intriguing stories from the history of the human relationship with birds, including their symbolism in art, literature, religion, and folklore" (Booklist). Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiast will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated book. Simon Wills is the author of How Our Ancestors Died ( avg rating, 37 ratings, 17 reviews, published ), A History of Birds ( avg rating, 18 ra.

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