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Avian Illuminations: A Cultural History of Birds

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Avian Illuminations examines the many roles birds have played in human society, from food, messengers, deities and pets, to omens, muses, timekeepers, custodians, hunting companions, decorative motifs and, most importantly, embodiments of our aspirations. It narrates the history of our relationships with a host of birds including crows, owls, parrots, falcons, eagles, nightingales, hummingbirds, and many more. Along the way the book describes how birds nesting has symbolised human romance, how their flight has inspired inventors throughout history, and concludes by showing that the interconnections between birds and humans are so manifold that a world without birds would effectively mean an end to human culture itself. Beautifully illustrated, this is a superb overview of our long and rich association with our feathered friends.
Request Code : ZLIBIO3116626
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Year:
2021
Publisher:
Reaktion Books
Language:
English
Pages:
416
ISBN 10:
1789144329
ISBN 13:
9781789144321
ISBN:
9781789144321,1789144329

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