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A Passion for Birds
Author | : Mark V. Barrow, Jr. |
Publsiher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 339 |
Release | : 2021-08-10 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780691234656 |
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In the decades following the Civil War--as industrialization, urbanization, and economic expansion increasingly reshaped the landscape--many Americans began seeking adventure and aesthetic gratification through avian pursuits. By the turn of the century, hundreds of thousands of middle-and upper-class devotees were rushing to join Audubon societies, purchase field guides, and keep records of the species they encountered in the wild. Mark Barrow vividly reconstructs this story not only through the experiences of birdwatchers, collectors, conservationists, and taxidermists, but also through those of a relatively new breed of bird enthusiast: the technically oriented ornithologist. In exploring how ornithologists struggled to forge a discipline and profession amidst an explosion of popular interest in natural history, A Passion for Birds provides the first book-length history of American ornithology from the death of John James Audubon to the Second World War. Barrow shows how efforts to form a scientific community distinct from popular birders met with only partial success. The founding of the American Ornithologists' Union in 1883 and the subsequent expansion of formal educational and employment opportunities in ornithology marked important milestones in this campaign. Yet by the middle of the twentieth century, when ornithology had finally achieved the status of a modern profession, its practitioners remained dependent on the services of birdwatchers and other amateur enthusiasts. Environmental issues also loom large in Barrow's account as he traces areas of both cooperation and conflict between ornithologists and wildlife conservationists. Recounting a colorful story based on the interactions among a wide variety of bird-lovers, this book will interest historians of science, environmental historians, ornithologists, birdwatchers, and anyone curious about the historical roots of today's birding boom.
The Birding Life
Author | : Larry Sheehan |
Publsiher | : Clarkson Potter |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780307716354 |
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A book with 200 full-color photos and a series of anecdotes shows how bird enthusiasts showcase their love of birds in and around their homes. By the author of Living With Dogs.
Birdmania
Author | : Bernd Brunner |
Publsiher | : Greystone Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2017-10-21 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781771642781 |
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"An exquisitely beautiful book ...These stories about birds are ultimately reflections on the curious nature of humanity itself" — Helen Macdonald, author of H Is for Hawk There is no denying that many people are crazy for birds. Packed with intriguing facts and exquisite and rare artwork, Birdmania showcases an eclectic and fascinating selection of bird devotees who would do anything for their feathered friends. In addition to well-known enthusiasts such as Aristotle, Charles Darwin, and Helen Macdonald, Brunner introduces readers to Karl Russ, the pioneer of "bird rooms", who had difficulty renting lodgings when landlords realized who he was; George Lupton, a wealthy Yorkshire lawyer, who commissioned the theft of uniquely patterned eggs every year for twenty years from the same unfortunate female guillemot who never had a chance to raise a chick; George Archibald, who performed mating dances for an endangered whooping crane called Tex to encourage her to lay; and Mervyn Shorthouse, who posed as a wheelchair-bound invalid to steal an estimated ten thousand eggs from the Natural History Museum in Tring. As this book illustrates, people who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams.
My Book of Birds
Author | : Geraldo Valerio |
Publsiher | : Hachette UK |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2017-05-04 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781526360502 |
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"An enchanting book" Joanna Lumley "Full of amazing facts and beautiful clear illustrations. A book to inspire the young and indeed the old!" Alison Steadman "Will not fail to ignite young imaginations" David Lindo Full of stunning illustrations and incredible facts, My Book of Birds is a glorious celebration of birds. From majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant red crossbills and puffins to the tiniest of hummingbirds, the book covers them all. Meet cormorants that can dive underwater for up to 30 seconds at a time, and ptarmigans whose feathers turn completely white in winter, so they can blend in with their snowy habitat. Beautifully designed, and with a debossed wibalin cover, this is an ideal gift for bird lovers of all ages! If you've loved Beautiful Birds, or The Genius of Birds, or Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds, then you'll love this. Incredible collage illustrations from Geraldo Valério show a variety of feathered creatures in their natural habitats as they hunt for food, impress their mates, nest and care for their young. The concise, accessible text is ideal for children aged six and above, and provides information ranging from clever techniques for finding food to remarkable physical features to fascinating behaviours. But above all, Geraldo Valério shares his passion for birds in this lovingly created album, inspiring young readers with their beauty and the excitement of discovery. Includes an introduction, glossary, index and sources for further information.
Vancouver Island Birds
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Author | : Mike Yip |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : 0973816120 |
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Birds of Saskatchewan
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Author | : C. Stuart Houston,Alan R. Smith,J. Frank Roy |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2019-02 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 0921104340 |
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A Passion for Birds
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Author | : Mark V. Barrow |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Ornithology |
ISBN | : OCLC:1342136296 |
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A Passion for Birds
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Author | : Tony Soper |
Publsiher | : David & Charles Publishers |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1988-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0715392298 |
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Discusses the pleasures of bird watching, describes avian characteristics and behavior, and offers advice on attracting and observing birds