Our Heritage Of Birds
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Our Heritage Of Birds
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Author : Doug Sadler
language : en
Publisher: Peterborough, Ont. : Peterborough Field Naturalists' Orchid Press
Release Date : 1983
Our Heritage Of Birds written by Doug Sadler and has been published by Peterborough, Ont. : Peterborough Field Naturalists' Orchid Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Birds categories.
Birds In Our Lives
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Author : Ashish Kothari
language : en
Publisher: Universities Press
Release Date : 2007
Birds In Our Lives written by Ashish Kothari and has been published by Universities Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Birds categories.
When There Were Birds
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Author : Roy Adkins
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-11-11
When There Were Birds written by Roy Adkins and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-11 with Science categories.
A landmark book that charts humanity's changing relationship with birds - from the ancient Egyptians to the twenty-first century 'A marvellously original slice of social history' Daily Mail 'The facts and folklore of birdlife are dissected in admirable detail in this handsome book' Sunday Times 'Roy and Lesley Adkins are masters of their craft' BBC Countryfile Magazine No other group of animals has had such a complex and lengthy relationship with humankind as birds. They have been kept in cages as pets, taught to speak and displayed as trophies. More practically, they have been used to tell the time, predict the weather, foretell marriages, provide unlikely cures for ailments, convey messages and warn of poisonous gases. When There Were Birds is a social history of Britain that charts the complex connections between people and birds, set against a background of changes in the landscape and evolving tastes, beliefs and behaviours. It draws together many disparate, forgotten strands to present a story that is an intriguing and unexpectedly significant part of our heritage.
A Familiar History Of Birds
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Author : Edward Stanley
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-06-25
A Familiar History Of Birds written by Edward Stanley and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-25 with Pets categories.
Excerpt from A Familiar History of Birds Our object being rather to furnish the reader with rational and interesting facts, than systematic arrangements, it is not intended to treat the subject of Ornithology scientifically. But at a period when the education of every class of the community is rapidly improving, and when the minds of the rising generation are in a state of advancement, fitting them for that more perfect knowledge, which, in the preparation of elementary books, ought always to be kept in view, it is of importance that even the simplest work should be arranged and founded, in some degree, on scientific principles. We shall therefore commence with a few introductory remarks on those peculiar features in the formation and habits of Birds, by which they are distinguished from other branches of the animal creation; evincing, as they do, that uniform and beautiful adaptation of means to the accomplishment of certain ends, which characterize every branch of the creation; each in its respective perfection, proving beyond contradiction that as "the works of the Lord are manifold, so in wisdom hath He made them all." The visible creation, it has been well said, was Adam's library. There may be times, places, and occasions in which a page out of a book in that library may impart not only instruction to the head, but consolation to the heart. When that persevering traveller, Mungo Park, was at one period of his perilous course fainting in the vast wilderness of an African desert, naked and alone, considering his days s numbered, and nothing appearing to remain for him but to lie down and die, a small moss flower of extraordinary beauty caught his eye. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Our Own Birds
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Author : William Lloyd Baily
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1869
Our Own Birds written by William Lloyd Baily and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1869 with Birds categories.
A Familiar History Of Birds Classic Reprint
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Author : Edward Stanley
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-01-30
A Familiar History Of Birds Classic Reprint written by Edward Stanley and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-30 with Pets categories.
Excerpt from A Familiar History of Birds Our object being rather to furnish the reader with rational and interesting facts, than systematic arrange ments, it is not intended to treat the subject of Ornitho logy* scientifically. But, at a period when the education of every class of the community is rapidly improving, and when the minds of the rising generation are in a state of advancement, fitting them for that more perfect knowledge, which, in' the preparation of elementary books, ought always to be kept in view, it is of import ance, that even the simplest work should be arranged and founded, in some degree, on scientific principles. We shall, therefore: commence with a few introductory remarks on those peculiar features in the formation and habits of Birds, by which they are distinguished from other branches of the animal creation; evincing as they do, that uniform and beautiful adaptation of means to the accomplishment of certain ends, which characterize every branch of the creation; each in its respective per fection, proving beyond contradiction, that as the works of the Lord are manifold, so in wisdom hath He made them all. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Birds And Us
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Author : Tim Birkhead
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2022-08-09
Birds And Us written by Tim Birkhead and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-09 with Nature categories.
From award-winning author and ornithologist Tim Birkhead, a sweeping history of the long and close relationship between birds and humans Since the dawn of human history, birds have stirred our imagination, inspiring and challenging our ideas about science, faith, art, and philosophy. We have worshipped birds as gods, hunted them for sustenance, adorned ourselves with their feathers, studied their wings to engineer flight, and, more recently, attempted to protect them. In Birds and Us, award-winning writer and ornithologist Tim Birkhead takes us on a dazzling epic journey through our mutual history with birds, from the ibises mummified and deified by Ancient Egyptians to the Renaissance fascination with woodpecker anatomy—and from the Victorian obsession with egg collecting to today’s fight to save endangered species and restore their habitats. Spanning continents and millennia, Birds and Us chronicles the beginnings of a written history of birds in ancient Greece and Rome, the obsession with falconry in the Middle Ages, and the development of ornithological science. Moving to the twentieth century, the book tells the story of the emergence of birdwatching and the field study of birds, and how they triggered an extraordinary flowering of knowledge and empathy for birds, eventually leading to today’s massive worldwide interest in birds—and the realization of the urgent need to save them. Weaving in stories from Birkhead’s life as scientist, including far-flung expeditions to wondrous Neolithic caves in Spain and the bustling guillemot colonies of the Faroe Islands, this rich and fascinating book is an unforgettable account of how birds have shaped us, and how we have shaped them.
Our Own Birds
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Author : William L. Baily
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-01-18
Our Own Birds written by William L. Baily and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-18 with Science categories.
Excerpt from Our Own Birds: A Familiar Natural History of the Birds of the United States Before entering fully upon our subject, there are a few observations which it will be necessary for us to make, which cannot but be of use to the young student Of Ornithology. How wonderfully is the form of a bird adapted to the element in which it is designed to move! Ive perceive that the general outline of its body is boat shaped, as being most consistent with a rapid motion through the air. The skeleton is admirably formed, both as to strength and buoyancy, many of the larger bones being hol low, and filled' with air instead of marrow. In the development of the muscles, also, we see compact ness combined with prodig.ous force; and the struc ture of the wing at once commends itself to Our notice as a propelling, as well as a supporting power, peculiarly suited 00 the wants Of the bird; while the whole body is clothed with a covering which, for lightness, warmth, and beauty, could hardly be ex celled. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A History Of Birds
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Author : Simon Wills
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2017-11-30
A History Of Birds written by Simon Wills and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-30 with Nature categories.
“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. Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped, and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow a lustful creature? Which bird was killed and hung up to predict the weather? And what was an “arse-foot?” 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? Whole careers have been created around birds—from falconers to ostrich farmers—and birds have had great symbolic importance too. Discover, for example, why Raleigh bicycles carry a heron logo and why church lecterns are in the shape of an eagle. If you enjoy wildlife, then this book is full of surprises. Pigeons were trained to carry messages in wartime, but could gulls be taught to hunt U-boats? And which American president’s parrot started swearing at his funeral? “A pleasing and often illuminating book with many examples of historical connections with birds, from Queen Victoria’s parrots and the Prince of Wales’s feathers to Kellogg’s cockerel and recipes for flamingos.” —Bird Watch
Living Our Cultures Sharing Our Heritage
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Author : Aron A. Crowell
language : en
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Release Date : 2010-05-18
Living Our Cultures Sharing Our Heritage written by Aron A. Crowell and has been published by Smithsonian Institution this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-18 with Social Science categories.
Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage: The First Peoples of Alaska features more than 200 objects representing the masterful artistry and design traditions of twenty Alaska Native peoples. Based on a collaborative exhibition created by Alaska Native communities, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, this richly illustrated volume celebrates both the long-awaited return of ancestral treasures to their native homeland and the diverse cultures in which they were created. Despite the North's transformation through globalizing change, the objects shown in these pages are interpretable within ongoing cultural frames, articulated in languges still spoken. They were made for a way of life on the land that is carried on today throughout Alaska. Dialogue with the region's First Peoples evokes past meanings but focuses equally on contemporary values, practices, and identities. Objects and narratives show how each Alaska Native nation is unique—and how all are connected. After introductions to the history of the land and its people, universal themes of “Sea, Land, Rivers,” “Family and Community,” and “Ceremony and Celebration” are explored referencing exquisite masks, parkas, beaded garments, basketry, weapons, and carvings that embody the diverse environments and practices of their makers. Accompanied by traditional stories and personal accounts by Alaska Native elders, artists, and scholars, each piece featured in Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage evokes both historical and contemporary meaning, and breathes the life of its people.